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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
EDITORIAL OPINIONS.

The Macon Telegraph thinks VIM. ].
Bryan should have accepted the $4,000
lob that was offered him. 1t was proba-
bly, offered by a believer In the theory
that every man has his price; but 1t will
take much bigger money than that to
tempt VIM. j. Bryan.-Augusta Chroni-
Gle, Democrat.
The money plank adopted by the con-
vention was in st. Louis long before ex-
Senator Plat, Senator Lodge and Mr..
Lauterback arrived. wish to state most
emphatically that the plank defining the
partys financial position was advocated
by western men, drawn up by western
men, and approved In the exact shape in
which 1t was finally adopted, before any
man from the east reached st. Louis.
The plank as it was finally approved,
went to the convention without any east
ern recommendation or SUGGESTION
Mark Hanna.
But, however that may be- 1t is certain
that the result of the Venezuelan negotia-
tions is a national event of the greatest
magnitude. Cleveland's administration
is placed among the most brilliant in
American history. 1t will stand beside
lana territory; of Monroe, who establish
ed the doctrine bearing his name, and Of
Polk, who gained by acquisitions from
Mexico one-third of the territory, except
Alaska, over which the United States flag
now fioats.-Chicago Chronicle, Mug. rs
OF course the anti-Platt crowd expects
to get all the good offices hereabouts that
the new administration will have to dis
pense. They claim that they forced the
nomination Of Mckinley, and that they
are entitled to everything that is going.
They supposed they have the sympathy
of the President-elect, as well as that of
Hanna, who will doubtless act as patron
age distributor-general. But Hanna Is
too shrewd to antagonize the future sem
ator from New York.-New York News,
Democrat.
Col Fred Grant Is like the late Gen.
Butler. He knows what he wants and Is
not afraid to ask for 1t. When he heard
that some Joker had suggested him as
secretary of war he swallowed hook, bait
and ALL and said to a reporter: II don't
know anything about 1t, but hope it's
true. Mr.. Mckinley has not notified me.
I would be very much pleased u got
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

such word from him. 1 have been work.
ing for his nomination and election for
two and a half years, but nothing has
been said as to any return whatever"
Col. Fred will get something now or know
the reason why.-Chicago Chronicle.
Democrat.
AS for foreign nations in general their
attitude also toward this doctrine has
changed since December last. There is
now a manifest tendency on their part to
get the Monroe doctrine into International
law rather than to keep it out. This is
because they see that it has come to stay
and that it will be better in the long run
for themselves to have it defined by inter-
national agreement to have 1t oumpi
national agreement. and nailed down
within definite bounds in the text books,
than to leave it subject to any interpreted
ton an American government may
choose to put upon it. So the struggles
of the future may be to get 1t into inter-
national law instead of to keep it out,
which must impress everyone as curl
GUS sequel to Lord Sallsbury's recent OBJ
lection to the doctrine as "novel principle
which was never recoznized Before, and
which has not since been accepted by the
government of any other country
Springfield Republican, Mugwump.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
TOO SMALL PIECES CLIPPED OFF

Our political enemies are rejoicing that
the solid south" is broken-this Is a mis-
homer, not broken" only two small
pieces Clipped off-two small states that
were traitors in the glorious days of 1861
1862. when Lee and jackson lived and
defended southern rights upon "the tent
ed field" 1t is true that Bryan has been
defeated, but in defeat he has shown him-
self to be McKinley's master In Bryan
we have a leader gifted and great; one
that people have the greatest confidence
In, and when the fallacies of this 'tad-
vance agent of prosperity" are exploded,
as they are certain to be, he win lead
the democratic hosts to a victory whose
beneficial results will extend from pole
to pole.-Sumpter Sun.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Mr.. Bryan's theory is that to restore
prosperity we must begin at the bottom
and go up, which Is to first enable the
tiller of the soil to make a profit on the
fruits of his labor Mr. McKinley's the
DRY Isl: That to restore prosperity we
must begin at the top and go down, which
is to make the Weather classes more
wealthy by a tariff tax which will en-
able them to charge higher price for the
products of their mills, to be paid by the
men who are already and must continue
to sell the products of their farms at and
below the cost of production.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
NEW CONSTITUTION.

When the next legislature gets down to
business, one Of the first things they
should act upon is the enacting a law to
provide a better school system than our
state now affords. One of these Is the
state examination of teachers for the
public schools: as heretofore favoritism,
and not efficiency. has been the rule.
1t is time for the old line teacher to go,
whose only recommendation was the abil-
ity to "cypher" and whip.-Pratt City
News
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

1t is a great pity that Thurston,
of Nebraska, the ardent silver
advocate of a few years ago,
and the only republican spell-binder
who had sufficient disregard for the truth
to make a charge against Mr.. Bryan's
personal character during the campaign,
is to be left out of Hannas calculations
in making up McKinley's cabinet. Thurs
ton ought to be attorneys general His
connection with corporations entitle him
to that place
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
THE OLD FORM ENTIcING.

When Chapel Cory was invited by
Gov. Johnston to be his private secretary
he had made UP his mind to go back to
Autauga and spend the balance of his life
on the old plantation, the place where he
spent his boyhood days. No doubt Mr..
Cory, as he listened to the rattle of the
commerce of the world as it whirled over
the streets OF London would stop and
think of the cool shade in the vallies and
the ice cold springs that gushed from the
mountain sides of contented, happy old
Autauga. He has good place now and
he may be Governor yet, but the happiest
days of his life were spent on that same
old plantation. around which SO many
fond memories cling.-Selma Times.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Gov. Taylor, of Tennessee. is quoted
as saying that he is anxious for the re-
publicans to contest his election. On
that subject he says:
IT wish to heaven they would am
tired of the hypocritical whine that the
republican bosses set up after each cleo
ton about the vote of West Tennessee.
They have made the outside world be-
lieved that they are robbed of their
rights at every election, and 1 am getting
tired of it. We ought to tear the masks
off these rascals and show them UP in
their true eolors. Just let them contest,
ALL"
1t is safe to say there will be no con-
test. sl-s5=
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
WITH THE STATE EDITORS
THE BoLTER.

The bolter Is a very rare bird,
And much whittier than the crow
In order to find where he's at
You have to say hello.
He'll brace right up and look at you
With twinkle in his eye
Which says | think have it sure,
A slice of the goldbug pie.
-Sumpter Sun.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
TOO SMALL FOR A PARITY.

The Palmer vote has everywhere fallen
far below the first estimates. The total
will be much less than the prohibitionist
candidate got in 1892, and is possibly not
as great as the vote of the socialist and
other minor parties. 1t Is SO small In
Illinois, being below the per cent. of the
total which the election law requires to
make 1t a political party, that it cannot
be allowed recognition on the official bal
lot in any future election.--Livingsto
Snutheru Home.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
GETS HIS FULL VOTE.

We have 1t from the most reliable
source that Mr.. Aldrich had counted for
him every vote which he received in
Dallas county and that only the votes
counted for Capt. Plowman which were
actually cast for him. Therefore Mr.. AL
drich has no Just ground for contest. He
will probably contest, however, hoping
that the republican congress will seat him
without regard to the STANDARDIZATION
willie Republican.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
SOME. GOOD WILL COME.

The Bryan canvass expressed the stern
voice of the great thinking, Industrial,
working masses, in which the currency
question, bond selling, monopolies, trusts
and combines were thoroughly investi-
gated and discussed, and the lessons it
taught will not cannot and dare not be
ignored. Thus some good will come out
of -perhaps.-Conecuh Record.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Hanna's statement that the farmers and
laborers of the west voted for Mckinley
because they were assured that 1t was
a vote for international bimetallism. let
us declare that the United States is a
gold standard country regardless of what
others may say. think, do or have already
done. -56
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
ANOTHER BOND ISSUE.

Some people are wanting to bet that 1t
will not be two months before another
bond issue will be made by the govern
ment. Those fellows who spent so much
in buying McKinley's election have got
to get 1t back somehow or other. They
did not give their money for campaign
purposes simply for the sake of their
health. Their health Is all right
Greensboro Watchman.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

town were Misses Annie Davie, of Mont
gomery, and Josie Cole, of Athens. The
night for Louisville, to visit relatives of
the groom. They will be absent two
weeks, and on their return will be ab
home to their friends on Twentieth street.
near AyenlIa TT
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Mr.. Bryan and the New York Evening
Post are very far apart on the financial
question yet they are very close together
on the question of American independ-
ence. Br. Bryan says let's have free
coinage of gold and silver regardless of
what other nations may say or do. The
Evening Post exclaims in answer to Mr..
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

A financial system that forces our
farmers to sell their surplus products
in competition with the Indian farmer
must inevitably bring our farmers down
to a level with the farmer subjects of
Great Britain.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
NO GROUNDS FOR CONTEST.

Hon. Geo. w. Taylor has carried the
district by about 1000 plurality. This
is such an overwhelming majority that
there will be no,grounds for contest by
Frank Threet, who has heretofore con-
tested the seat of his successful OPP
ponent. Threet has been standing cam
didate on the republican ticket for nuns
Der of years, and has made moneyaby
contesting, for which he is allowed a
goodly sum to pay expenses.-Choetaw
Herald.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
ADVERTISER EDITOR TO HOLD HIS
JOB.

Though Buckner and Palmer did not
carry a county in the United States, yet
1t is safe to predict that there will be no
change in the postoffice at Montgomery
under the republican administration.
The editor of the Advertiser holds down
that job 1.-THE servant is worthy of his
hire" Surely.-Greensboro Watchman.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

1t is given out that Hanna will establish
campai gn headquarters in Washington.
He viii then be able to remain in the city
and direct both the campaign and the
administration,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
SOME CONSOLATION.

The democratic party it is true, met
with defeat in the election last Tuesday,
but it was not possible for 1t to have sus-
tanned such a crushing defeat this year
as it did in the election of that old hip
pepotamus of Buzzard Bay Choctow
Alliance.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
WHERE ARE THEY AT?

What has become of Palmer and Buck
ner? We hear no one boasting of the big
vote which was claimed by some that
they would receive.-Jacksonville Repub-
lican.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
THE APPLICANT STANDS READY.

A great deal is being said about Capt.
Bankhead's candidacy for the senate. In
the event he is successful in rising to the
honors as United States senator, Hon.
John A. Rogers, of Sumter county, is
slated as an applicant to succeed Mr..
Bankhead in congress.-Fayette Sentinel.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Some of the newspapers that supported
Mckinley are just now talking of the ne
cessity of an organized effort to defeat
McKinleyism.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

We need not expect any rise in the
price of the products of the farnunder
McKinleys administration. It was in
opposition TO higher priced farm pro-
ducts that the wage earners were ap-
pealed to vote against Mr.. Bryan.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

The interests of Alabama require that
a constitutional convention be held and
a new constitution adopted, and we hope
to see the present legislature take up
this question and promptly arrange for
constitutional observation-disclosures
vile Republican.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

If Mr.. Cleveland intends to provide for
-ach of those who have given up their
principles and their people for him he
will have to begin to do about There
ERE number Of the boys out in the wet
vet
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

1t is reported that Secretary II. A.
Herbert is to be taken care of by Cleve'
and. The latest is that Mr.. Herbert
r;ill resign from the cabinet sohrtly and
g given a district judgship in Ohio.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

When the announcement is made that
the products of the farm are steadily ris-
ing in price and that such rise is perma-
nent and will continue. until the tillers
of the soil are enable to dispose of the
fruits of their honest toll at profit, then.
and not until then, may we expect the re-
turn of general and permanent prosperity
in this country.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

The country is called upon to witness
the march of a prosperity which we are
informed has begun at the top--is expect
ed to go marching on down the line
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

I hereby announce myself as candi-
date for mayor at the approaching city
election, on Tuesday, Dec. l, and ask the
support of all who are in favor of good
municipal government, without regard to
party politics or creed.
J, A. VANHOOSE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

We shall see next year how 1t is that
law enacted in 1890 to reduce the public
revenues will serve when reenacted in
1897 to increase the public revenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

The usual easing up Of business matters
after the strain attendent upon ma
tonal presidential election has followed
since the election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Farm lands are valuable only In pro-
portion to the profits growing out of the
sale of the products grown from them.
When cotton must be sold at and below
the cost of production cotton lands are
valueless, as a matter of course.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Mr.. Bryan, in company with Chairman
Jones. Gov. Stone and others, will spend
this week in southwest Missouri hunt
ioafr
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
BITS OF WIT.
VERY UNCIVII..


I wanted some surveying done
About a lot of mine;
And SO | went to see a man
Called learned in that line;
And he treated me so gruffiy
That very much | fear
IT'S a misnomer when he's styled
A civil engineer.
CHARLES J. COTTON.
He-So Bullem has failed? She-Yes,
but they only owe us call; so, thank
goodness, we won't lose by it.-London
Figaro.
Father--That fellow that comes here to
see you SO often is pretty cheap man.
Daughter-Then buy him for me, pa
London Figaro.
His Attitude: Her Friend--Doesn't your
husband object to that pug dog?, She
Not at all He hates the dog, but he
doesn't dare to object.-Puck.
A Crusty Opinion: "Uncle Theophilus,
what is a grass widow" Well, she's "a
widow whose husband didn't have. to die
to get rid of her."-Detriot Free Press.
Hell wonder why nobody has asked
Miss Gatlinghorn to waltz this evening.
She-The dear girl is too angular to fit
well in a round dance.-Chicago Tribune.
Rambury-I hear that Stlmpton Is
dead Did he leave his wife much? Mis-
PAIL suppose SO. He always left her as
much as he could while he was alive
Boston Transcript.
A Correction: Ikey--I know dot nopody
should be extrafagant. His Mother-Not
exactly, key. Dere is no reasonable OBJ
chekshun to eXtrafagance on der part OF
vuns gustomers.-Puck.
One Matron-Since have been married
I have taught my husband good taste.
Alphabetically? 1t Is a good thing for
YOU that you did not teach him before
YOU were married.-Tit-Bits.
Tom Barry-Would you accept me If
were to propose? Perdita-Try ME and
see. Tom Barry--But 1 just wanted to
satisfy my fiancee's curiosity.-Truth.
"Do you enjoy novel reading, Miss Be-
linda?'' "Oh, very much; one can assoc
ciate with people in fiction that one would
not dare to speak to in real life."-Chi-
cago Record.
44stls.5s.4.--ea
'Do I love George" mused Clara. soft
ly. cor is 1t simply sisters affection that
l feel for" Just then Bobby burst
nojsily into the room and Interrupted her
meditations "Get out of here, you lit
tie brat!" she shouted, and, seizing him
by the arm, she shot him through the
door. "Ah, no." she sighed, as she re-
sumed her Interrupted train of thought;
my love for George Is not sisters love.
1t is something sweeter, purer, higher,
holer.-London Figaro.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
LET THE PROSPERITY WAVE WAVE

Admission is in splendid shape to re-
ceive the wave of prosperity which we
understand is headed this way. Just let
her come, we stand with open arms ready
to receive all the prosperity which will
come our way.--Jacksonville Republican.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
ANNOUNCEM

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce A. C. Lowrey as candidate for the
office of Mayor of the city of Birmingham,
subject to the will of the people at the gen.
eral election, first Tuesday in December.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Those who intimate that the recent
election was defeat to democracy over
look the fact that ii will result In the en-
forced retirement from the senate of the
United States, after March 4, Palmer,
of Illinois; HILL of New York, and Villas,
OF Wisconsin, three first-class John Sher-
man republicans, posing as democrats in
the senate.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
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Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

After the big fight which the Montgom-
cry Advertiser made for Palmer and
Buckner they received less than thous-
and votes in the county of Montgomery.
That county gave handsome majority
to Bryan and Sewall and Stallings.-
Jacksonville Republican.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Congressman Towne, the brilliant
young man from the Duluth congress-
ional district, Michigan, who won such
an enviable reputation as an advocate of
the free coinage of silver was defeated
in the recent election by the small ma
jority of $50 out of a vote of 59,S64 in a
heretofore strongly republican district
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Mr. Bryan received the largest vote in
Ohio that was ever polled for any man
for any office in that state until the re-
cent election. McK,nleys majority in
Ohio over Bryan was less than $4,000. A
considerable falling off from the majority
received by Bushnell, the republican Gov
ernor, over Campbell. which was nearly
100 600
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

His Attitude: Her Friend--Doesn't your
husband object to that pug dog? She
Not at ALL He hates the dog, but he
doesn't dare to object.-Puck.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17
SOME CAUSE FOR REJOICING.

One thing the democrats can rejoice
over is the defeat of Josiah Patterson
by Carmack in the Memphis district by
454 ajority.--Sumpter Sun.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

The Montgomery Advertiser crows over
the republican success as though 1t were
Palmer and Buckner. For pure unadul-
terated, twisted barreP' cussedness,
commend US the grandma's cause for the
last six months. Times.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

A Crusty Opinion: "Uncle Theophilus,
what Is a grass widow?" Well, she's "a
widow whose husband didn't have to die
to get rid of her."-Detriot Free Press.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Father-That fellow that comes here to
see you so often is pretty cheap man.
Daughter-Then buy him for me, pa
London Figaro.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

He-So Bullem has failed? She-Yes,
but they only owe us a call; so, thank
goodness, we won't lose by it.-London
Figaro.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

'Do you enjoy novel reading, Miss Be-
llnda?" "Oh, very much one can asso-
ciate with people In fiction that one wouid
not dare to speak to in real life. Chi
cago Record.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Tom Barry-Would you accept me If |
were to propose? Perdita-Try me and
see. Tom Barry--But I just wanted to
satisfy my fiancee's curiosity.-Truth
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

Mrs. L. c. Branscomb, nee Miss Nam
ME McAdory, is the guest of Mrs. j. nj.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

He-I wonder why nobody has asked
Miss Gatlinghorn to waltz this evening.
She-The dear girl is too angular to fit
well in a round dance.-Chicago Tribune.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-17

One Matron-Snce have been married
I have taught my husband good taste.
Another-Really? 1t is good thing for
you that you did not teach him before
YOU were married.-Tit-Bits.