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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
MASS MEETING TONIGHT.

The following announcement is pub
lished in yesterdays Evening News:
ut has been arranged that the mass
meeting called by the pastors of Bir-
mingham churches for Tuesday night to
protest against the repetition of gam
bling on the races at the state fair
grounds will take place at the opera
house.
Supreme Court Judge James b. Head
will preside
1.-The following are on the list of speak
ers for the evening:
REV. o. p. Fitzsimons, rector of st.
Mary 's-on-t the Highlands; Rev. p. A.
O'Reilly, pastor of st. Pauls Catholic
church; Mr. f. II. Cabanss, Mr.. Rufus
N. Rhodes and Others"
The State Herald earnestly trusts that
this meeting will be largely attended and
that the people will speak out in no
measured terms on the subject, that their
will may be known. There will no doubt
be strong argument and brilliant ora
tory used to present the evil side of the
question to be discussed. Let each and
every one of the speakers remember that
the clearest utterance they can make is
the exhibition of a well defined virtue in
the daily walks Of life; that the best elo-
quence of the orator consists in the best
performance of duty every day, and the
most enduring distinction of success in
oratory is that consciousness of a sphere
well filled, which, though invisible to
the eye, will yet remain fresh in the
soul.
God speed the work of consistent oppo-
sition to whatever may appear evil in
the sight of God and man.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
APPROACHING ELECTIONS.

Rhode Island holds her annual cleo
tion on April /. Then comes Louisiana
on April 81. In Rhode Island the fight
being made this year is the same as IN
1895, that is, both the republican and
democratic nominees for governor are
the same, the republicans renominating
the present incumbent, Charles w. Lep-
petit, and the democrats renominating
George Littlefield., Last year Mr.. Lep-
petit poiled $50 and Mr.. Littlefield $4,000.
There has been probably very little
change since then, so that even the most
stalwartg democrat has little hope Of
electing his candidate. The election will
at best show whether either of the par
ties has gained anything in strength in
the past year.
In Louisiana the election will be very
quiet. The democrats are united and the
enemy divided. The money question is
kept out of the fight. Three states vote
in acknowledgement electing gov
ernor ON September /. Arkansas on Sep
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
Ex-Gov. THOMAS sEA.Y DEAD.

News has reached us by wire that Gov
ernor Seay is dead. 1t has been known
for some days that he was quite sick
and his death is not a surprise to the
people of the state, but on that account
his friends are no less grieved.
No man was better known in Alabama
than Governor Seay. In the days of re-
construction he was one of the leaders of
the democratic party who redeemed the
state from radical misrule. The people
of west Alabama had implicit faith in
him and perfect confidence in his judg-
ment. Though of feeble constitution. he
never failed to answer the call of his
party and his people; he never hesitated
to accept responsibility and rarely ever
erred in his conclusions and convictions
as to men and measures.
Being so interested, it was but natural
that he should be prominent in the affairs
of state.
He was elected senator from Hale
county, the county of his nativity, and
represented his people in that position
for many years. While serving as sena-
tor he established reputation for hon
esty, fidelity to duty, conservatism and
sound sense that brought it's reward in
higher honors.
In 1886 he was first elected governor of
Alabama, having been nominated by the
democratic convention over prominent
competitors, among whom were Gen. H.
d. Clayton and Hon. N. II. r. Dawson.
AS governor he served the people of Ala
bama for two terms. and in that capacity
fully sustained the reputation which he
had formerly earned.
He became a candidate for United
States senator, and though he made a
brilliant run, he was finally defeated by
Hon. James L. Pugh, now in the senate.
In his early life he served as a private
soldier in the Confederate army, and in
that position, as soldier, gave earnest
of his future usefulness in constant and
answering attention and obediencel to
his duties.
In his death Alabama suffers the loss
of one of her best men. one who could
and would have been useful to her under
any and all circumstances; one whose
place it will be hard to fill.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
JOHN HARKINS,
Miners Candidate for the LegisIature-A
trusted Representative of Labor

The State Herald announces this morn
Ing the candidacy of John Hawkins, ESQ.
OF Pratt City, for the democratic nomina-
ton for the lower house of the legisla-
ture. Mr.. Hawkins is one of the best
known citizens of Jefferson county. He
Is splendid representative of our large
mining population, and makes the race
in response mainly to their invitations
while many democrats in other walks of
life know and esteem him. BY the miners
he is especially trusted, For three years
he was secretary and treasurer for this
district (No. 1D of the American Mine
Workers union and for several years he
has been, practically, through the nomi-
nation of the miners, a member of the
board of examiners created by the state
law to pass on the qualifications of min
ing superintendent and bosses. He is
still working In the Mines from which he
has for twenty-seven years. in one dis
trict or another dug out his livelihood.
Mr.. Hawkins has been equally and con-
spicuously true, to the labor organiza-
tons and to the democratic party. If he
be nominated every thoughtful democrat
in the county will welcome and trust him
as a true champion for the integrity of
democratic principles and the best inter-
ests of-the whole people of the county.
The weak and worn out find just the
needed strength and health in Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
THE RACES.

He bet on the races and won
A neat little pile of gold;
He took it right home to his wife.
And thus of his good fortune told:
my darling. I'm on it,
Just buy you a bonnet,
And also a nice Easter dress;
The races were fair,
And l now declare,
l the public opinion express"
He bet on the races and lost
The money he owed to his banker;
At supper his wife gave him toast,
But he was too angry to thank her.
my dear, it's pity
That in this fair city
Such gambling should be allowed5
I've been robbed of my money!
And now darling-honey-
III join the G. M. c. crowd"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
DEATH oF MR.. CLAY.

J. Withers Clay, Sr., editor of the
Huntsville Democrat, is dead.
This sad~event has long been appre-
hended but the intelligence of it will
be felt with none the less sorrow. Mr..
Clay had long been an invalid, but his
mind was clear. and vigorous,and the full
worth of it was the rare privilege of his
bright daughters, who for years have
conducted the Democrat, and by their
courage, industry and intelligence have
won respect and admiration even far be-
yond the borders of Alabama.
Mr.. Clay belonged to an illustrious
southern family. A brother of the late
Clement C. Clay, senator of the United
States and of the Confederate States,
and from his early manhood leading
journalist who was always an putspoken
party man, Mr.. Withers Clay had been in
his time considerable factor in the MAX
ing of public opinion in Alabama. He
was a true man, faithful in all the
noblest and tenderest relations of life, a
good citizen, patriot and democrat
worthy of emulation by the best of the
name. Peace to his ashes and honor to
his memory.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

tember 5 and Maine on September H.
Florida elects its state officers on-Oetober
6 and Georgia on October 7.
1t will be seen, therefore, that the
spring and fall elections this year occur
mainly in the south, and their princi-
pal interest to the country will be in
showing the drift of public sentiment In
This section
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
STATE HERALD
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31


The Advertiser is hereby especially and
respectfully requested to explain what 1t
means by the following declaration:
1--WE cannot, for the life of us, see how
Cleveland and sound money democrats
can vote for Captain Johnston"
The State Herald has time and again
appealed to that paper for an explana-
ton of its conduct in the Wyly-Stallings
contest, but to this good hour no explana-
ton has been made. Now, If the above
means anything it means that the Ad-
vertiser will not support Captain john
ston after he is nominated We insist
that the people who read the Advertiser
and who are disposed to pin their politi-
cal faith to it, have a perfect right to
know now, as we'll as later on, whether
or not they are following the advice of a
newspaper that intends to bolt the action
of the democratic party. Any demo-
cratic newspaper except the Advertiser.
it appears to us, can see how Cleveland
and sound money democrats can vote for
Captain Johnston" 1t is very plain.
They can do it this way: They can keep
their faith, which they pledge when they
go into the primary election, to abide the
action of majority of the democrats. If
they are truly democrats that Is what
they will do, and IL the Advertiser was
truly a democratic newspaper and in
tended standing by the party's action it
would not publish such expressions as
the above.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
Public Speaking.

DIR. Cunningham and Mr.. Porter. cam
didates for the democratic nomination
for the state senate, have agreed to hold
joint discussions at the following places
and times
Elyton--March 80, at 7:30 p. m.
Adger-March 81, at 1880 p. m.
Bessemer-April 2, at D. m.
Toadvine--April 4. at II a. M
Blossburg-April z, at 7:30 p. m.
Warrior-April 9, at 1880 p. m.
3-25-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
Captain Iohnston,s Appointments.

Capt. Joseph F. Johnston will address
his fellow ciffzeIs.at the following times
and places:
Goodwater, Tuesday, March 81, II a. m.
Montevallo, Wednesday. April /, II a. m
Blocton, Thursday, April g. s p. m.
Ali persons are cordially invited to at
tend. -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

We are headquarters In California
wines, such as sherry, port and clarets.
We canot be excelled in quality and
prices on imported and domestic liquors
Of any kind. Give us q trial and be con-
WINGED. M. & A. WISE,
Cor. Morris ave. ana Tweatieth street.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The vote in the state convention be-
tween Oates and Johnston stood Oates
26S 1-2O, Johnston 235 1920. Yet the Ad-
vertiser of Sunday has the cheek to as
sert as fact that Johnston was defeat
ed by a ma iority of forty
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The State Herald is authorized to an
candidate for County Commissioner First
district, subject to action of the demo-
cratic primary election.
W. C. McTyeire of beat 80 is a candidate
for Commissioner from the First District
of Jefferson county, subject to action of
the democratic primary election.
nounce the name of Gen. George l., Thomas
as a candidate for reelection to the ofiice
subject to the Jefferson county democratic
primary.
The State Herald is authorized to nm
nounce William S. Morrow as a ean1id an a.
for County Commissioner Third District
subject to action of the Jefferson eolint,,
democratic primary election. "i'y
The State Herald is authorized 70 -
nounce the name of Col. j. f. r. lac 40 an
as candidate for County CommissinM,ssoln
Third district. Jefferson county, subiact r.
the democratic primary election. ~
The State Herald is authorized 70 o.,
nounce ean rne aaln9 for Connfvc Hardman
Third district, Jefferson county subiaot
action of the democratic primary eiection,o
George W. West is a candidate for coun.,,
Commissioner for the Third district of Icy
ferson county, subject to the action nf III
democratic primaries. - tue
The State iba pa merai Of Is authorzed to
candidate for County Commlssloner ms 9s Z
district subject to action of the den1ocr.a,i.r ~,
primary election. "'ic
The State Herald Is authorized T..
nounce the name of N. ID. Talley as ~ an an
didate for County Commissioner fran, oa an
Third District, subject to the choice nf ne ne
democratic party of Jefferson counfv "a the
w. W. Perkins of Trussville is oo,a,
date for County Commissioner from 'it ~ = =
Fourth district, subject to the action of The
democratic party. '--0
The State Herald is authorized IN an
nounce sthe name of George l.. Young as a
candidate for reelection to the office %
County Commissioner, Fourth district sub
ject to the democratic primary election of
Jefferson county.
B. W. Taylor is candidate for County
Commissioner for the Fourth district ~
Jefferson county, subject to the action of
the democratic primaries. W
The State Herald y authorized to an
nounce the name of Felix Montgomerv nc
a candidate for County Commissioner for
the Fourth district. subject to the action or
the Jefferson county democratic primary
election.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre-
cinct No. 81, subject to the action of the
10 x,.fra
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce the name of Mr.. James b. Francis
as candidate for Tax Collector of Jeffer-
son county. subject to action of the demo-
cratic primary election. -ss-'
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce the name of A. j. Tarrant as a can
didate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county
subject to the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

/ 1 am a candidate for Tax Collector for
MCPHERSON county. subject to the democratic
primary r. G. HEWITT.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

hereby announce myself candidate for
the Office of Sheriff of jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic pri-
mary, b. A. THOMPSON.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

]. Felix Mclaughlin is a candidate for Tax
Assessor of jefferson county, subject to the
action of the democratic primaries, April
IL 1896.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Frank =. OiBrien as
candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of J. T. Mcknight as a
candidate for County Treasurer, subject to
action of the Jefferson county democratic
primary election.
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Kenneth +. Hawkins
as candidate for reelection to the office
of Treasurer of Jefferson county, subject to
action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Andrew w. Burgin as
a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic
primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

a
eral assembly subject to the action OF the
democrats of the county at the primary
election
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. l. A. Brown as canqlaaees
for the Legislature, subject 10 the action Oh
the democratic primary.
l hereby announce myself a candidate for
the next legislature from Jefferson county,
subject to the democratic primaries, now nov,
brothers, do not fail to go to the prliilaIle39
on April II, as you all Know i a am, not
afraid of close runs. Yours respec6ulIiy,
j. A. CURLBE.
I hereby announce myself as candidate
for the Legislature, subject TO the ueiho-
cratic primary. ,o,1>rr
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. John Mcqueen as candidate
for the Legislature, SUBJECT TO actloh Oh
the democratic primary.
hereby announce myself candidattte e
for THE Legislature before the democratic
primaries - NC "e'u 1'p-1 W. Ii. WADE.
At tbe suggestion of come of my friends
1 announce that l will be candidate at the
coming democratic primary for NOMINATION.
as one of the candidates to represehtf J the
Legislature, subject of course to the action
of said primary. Respe@cttifHlly' ALTMAN
The State Herald is authorized to an m
nounce the candidacy of Mr.. A. j. O'heeto
for the Lower House of the General Assem-
bly, of Alabama from Jefferson county, SUD
ject to the action of the democratic prl-
mary.
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Col. Sam VIII John as CANDIDATE
for the lower house of the General AS
sembly of Alabama from Jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic anu
conservative party.
To the State Herald:
You are hereby authorized to announce
my name as a candidate Tor the Legtsla-
ture, subject to the action OF the demo-
cratic primaries to be held on April H.
f. e. WHITE.
am a candidate for the democratic NOM
alton. at the primary election on April II,
for Representative in the General Assem-
bIy JOHN HAhKlNS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The friends of c. w. Austin announce
him as a candidate for Constable, Beat No.
81. subject to action of the democratic pri-
mary. -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Samuel l.. Robertson
as a candidate for reelection to the office
of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, sub
ject to the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of DR.. II. NJ. Cunning
ham as a candidate for the State Senate
from Jefferson county, subject to the ae-
tion of the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
FOR EsENTATIyE.

The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce David j. ovens OF Birmingham as
n candidate for representative in the gen
eral assembly, subject TO the action OF the
democrats OF the county at the PRIMARY
ole
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
MASS MEETING.

A mass meeting of the citizens of Bir-
mingham and Jefferson county will be
held at the opera house tonight at s
o'clock to take action in regard to BAN
ishng from our midst the race course,
with its legalized gambling.
Men of all creeds and of all parties who
will cooperate with the effort to remove
this evil from our fair city are invited to
take part in this meeting. Ladies are
cordially invited to attend.
JOHN BARBOUR,
o. p. FITZSIMONS,
G. C. KELLEY,
p. T. HALE,
Committee of Arrangements.
Bankhead to Speak.
Hon. J. H. Bankhead will address his
fellow citizens as follows:
Eutaw, Thursday, April 2.
Knoxville, Friday, April 3.
Portland, Saturday, April 4.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of I. S. Smith as "a candi-
date for Sheriff of Jefferson county subject
to action of the democratic primary cleo
ton.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR THE STATE SENATE

The State Herald is authorized to an
hounce Mr. NJ A. Porter candidate Tor
the State Senate from Jefferson county,
subject to the action OF the democratic and
conservative party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Mr. l. A. Brown as a candidate
for the Legislature, subject TO the action OF
the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre-
cinct No g. subject to the action of the
democratic primary. /. III. BENNERS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald Is authorized to an.
nounce the name of j. K. p Laird as =
candidate for County Commissioner First
district subject to action of the demo.
cratic primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald is authorized to m
nounce William S. Morrow as a candidat ~
for County Commissioner Third Djstrinte
subject to action of the Jefferson co,,nt,
democratic primary election. county
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald is authorized n ~.
nounce the name of Col. j. f. II Jaol,aI-
as a candidate for County Commissinnsoon
Third district, Jefferson county, subiaot
the democratic primary election. ee' 10
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

1 hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the Legislature, subject to the demo-
cratic primary. ,r,>-r,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The weak and worn out find just the
needed strength and health in Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce the name of Capt. c. t. Hardman
Third district, Jefferson county, subiect r.
action of the democratic primary ejectioto
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald is authorized RI nv
nounce the name of Gen. George l.. Thomas
as a candidate for reelection to the ofiioe
of County Commissioner. Third distrint
subject to the Jefferson county democratic
primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald rs authorized to an
nounce the name of Felix MONTGOMERY &c
a candidate for County Commissioner for
the Fourth district, subject to the action or
the Jefferson county democratic primary
election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

am candidate for the democratic NOM
nation at the primary election on April IL,
for Representative in the General Assem-
bly,, JOHN IAhhlNS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

SIdIt
You are hereby authorized to announce
my name as a candidate Tor the Leglsla-
ture, subject to the action OF the demo-
cratic primaries to be held on April II,
Il. e. WHITE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The State Herald is authorized to. an
nounce Mr.. John Mcqueen as candidate
for the Legislature, SUBJECT TO acton OF
the democratic primary.