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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
FOR C0R0N Err.
Mr. R. {. Jones Enters the Race.

Friends of R, E. Jones, past command
err United Confederate Veterans, have
been trying for some time to get him out
as a candidate for coroner, but Mr.. Jones
has been reluctant to enter the race for
reasons of interest only to himself. He
has at last consented to run, and he has
enough friends In the county to assure
his nomination beyond all doubt. Mr..
Jones is a most worthy citizen and
gentleman highly respected by all who
know him,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

only on a parity with gold. he means
that he wants silver to be measured by
gold, which means that gold is to be the
sole measure of value. as it Is now, and
that no barrier shall be interposed to
prevent the increase of the value OF
gold to any point that the cupidtty of
those who control the available supply
of that metal might choose to dictate.
There is not a shylock in the world
who would hesitate to indorse Governor
Oates views, and if he can persuade
the democrats of Alabama to indorse
them, it will be because the democrats of
that state have turned their backs on
the relief to be found in the free coinage
of silver, and are now in favor of the
British gold standard"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

Savannah, Ca, March 25.-The republic
can convention of the Eleventh Congress
sional district of Georgia was held at
Waycross today with thirty-six delegates
present.
Six of the delegates bolted and elected
Reed delegates to the national republi-
can convention.
The thirty delegates remaining in the
hall unanimously instructed the dele
gates chosen by them to vote for Nc
Kinley.
Police were called in to prevent the
rival factions from coming to blows. L.
T. Fortune of New York was present and
spoke in favor of Allison.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
ELECTRIC RAILWAY EXTENSION.
Bessemer and East Lake viii Soon Be Con-
nected by Electric Cars

1t will not be long before the Birming
ham Railway and Electric company will
run electric cars from East Lake to Bes-
semer The line is now being extended
from West End to Hillman, thence
to Powderly and thence to Bessemer.
This through line of electric cars will
soon be running like an endless chain,
scooping up passengers as the buckets
scoop up water. The line will run
through the center of Jones valley, tap
ping the most fertile land in the Vicinity
of Birmingham. Happy homesteads and
well-tilled farms will spring up along
the line and the valley will blossom as
fba rose
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
ARCHITECT HELMICKS LOSS.
Burglars Break His Safe and Get Several Hum
bred Dollars.

The office of Architect D. A. Helmich,
room No. 1, Smith building, Nineteenth
street, was burglarized Monday night
and the safe rif1ed of $3.50 in $40 notes
and one diamond and two gold rings, to-
gether with other articles of minor value.
Mr.. Helmick says that he left his office
about $50 O'Clock and does not remember
whether or not he locked the safe The
safe was uninjured further than the tear
ing out of the vaults, and If locked the
thief was an expert and succeeded in
working the combination. Entrance was
erected through the transom over the
door,
The officers were at once informed and
the matter kept secret, hoping that
some clue might be obtained as to the
guilty party, but so far nothing has been
discovered to warrant arrest, although
several suspicious characters have been
spotted and are being closely watched
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
Last Excursion to Jamaica,

The last excursion to Jamaica for the
season of 1896 by the magnificent United
States mail steamship, Mascotte, of the
PlantsLine, will sail from Port Tampa at
p. m. March Il, arriving at Montego
Bay, Jamaica, March 80.
Returning ship will leave Montego Bay
at p. m. April 1, arriving at Port Tam
pa April g. allowing three days on the
island of Jamaica.
For steamship reservations or any in
formation apply to M. V. LIFSEY,
Division Passenger Agent, Montgomery,
Ala. 3-24-3t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
sandbagged and Robbed.

New Orleans, March 25.-The proprie-
tor of a notion store on Royal street, one
of the most crowded streets IN the city,
was sandbagged today about noon in
his store a few doors from Canal street,
and the money drawer robbed of forty
odd dollars. A stranger called to make
trifling purchase. and when the pro-
prietor turned his back the sandbag
struck him down unconscious. The bold
thief rified the till and escaped at his
leisure No clue
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
Rnrned an Americnn Flae.

Barcelona, March 25.-A party of stu
dents burned an American flag this even
ing and attempted to make a demonstra-
ton at the American consulate. The
building was guarded by gendarmes.
who charged upon the riotous students
and dispersed them. The consul watched
the proceedings of the mob from a bal
cony of the consulate, and though his
presence had the effect of irritating the
lest him.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
Alex Carr Respited.

Atlanta, March Ex-Governor Atkinson
has given Alex Carr a respite of thirty
days. Carr was sentenced to be hanged
on Friday of this week. His attorneys
and friends claimed that he was insane.
He had not spoken word for eleven
months prior to Tuesday, when he sud
denly broke out and stated that he had
been shamming. Now a great many are,
more firmly convinced than ever that he
ic
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
Joint Discussion,

DR.. 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:
Leeds March 81. at II a. m.
Elyton March 80, at 1880 p. m.
Adger March 81, at 7:30 p. m.
Bessemer, April 2, at 8 p. m. ~.
Toadvine April 4, at II a. m.
Blossburg April 7, at 1880 d. M
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
Reed Endorsed for President,

Boston, Mass, March 25.-The ninth an
.nual dinner of the Boston Market Mems
Republican club at the Quincy house
this evening was devoted to the indorse-
ment of Reed for president and Walcott
for governor in the coming campaign.
Nearly 300 of the 400 members of the club
were present. The speakers included
Hon. Frank Noble and Hon. F.. c.. Man
chester. There was unlimited enthusi-
asm for Reed, and the speakers all laid
great stress upon sound money as a
fundamental plank in the Reed platform.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
Mckinley and Sound Money.

Huron, s. D., March 25.-McKinley
swept the republican state convention
today amid great enthusiasm. There was
not a dissenting voice. South Dakota's
eight delegates ale instructed Tor the
Ohio man and for sound money. The
big fight of the convention was between
the silver and sound money men.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
WIN Meyers Seem in Florida-

Houston, Fla, March 25.--It is stated
here that Will Meyers, who escaped from
the Atlanta jail while under sentence of
death, was seen Sunday passing through
this (Suwanee) county, going in the d.
rection of Lafayette county. Meyers
was recognized from photograph. The
gentleman no saw the suspect is salts
fled he was Meyers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
Arbitration Bill Favorably Reported

Washington. March 25.-The house
committee on labor today ordered a ia
vorable report on the bill of Mr.. Erdman
of Pennsylvania providing for the settle
ment of troubles by arbitration. Arbf-
tration is not made compulsory. but the
decision of the arbitrary board is made
binding. The measure is favored by la
bor EXAMINATIONS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
Another Case of Smallpox.

Jackson, Miss, March 25.-Another
case of smallpox is reported near Bolton.
in this county, and the neighborhood is
greatly excited. Two weeks ago a ne
gro preacher was taken with the loath-
some disease and isolated six miles fI'pm
town. The new case is three miles from
the pest house. Everybody here is vac
chatting,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

Richmond, Va, March 25.-Rev. Dr.
Harley Carmichael, sovereign grand
master of the sovereign college of allied
Masonic degrees of the United States, has
appointed Josiah H. Drummond. past
grand master of Maine, to the Office of
grand chancellor of the sovereign col
Iege, vice w. o. English, deceased.
1t is understood that Colonel Hall,
United States army, who now holds the
Office of grand deacon, will be advanced
to the office of grand almoner.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

Paris, March 25.-A dispatch published
at the Haytien bank here says that Cen
eral Hippolyte, president of the Hayden
republic, is dead. The dispatch gives
thescause of his death as appoplexy. No
announcement has been received at the
Haytfen embassy.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
1917 First 4yenue.
Captain Johnston's Appointments.

Capt. Joseph F. Johnston will address
his fellow citizens at the following times
and places:
Thursday, March 26-Tuskaloosa.
Friday, March 27-Wetumpka.
Saturday, March 2S-Eclectic
Goodwater, Tuesday. March 81, II a. m.
Montevallo, Wednesday, April /. IL a. m.
Blocton, Thursday, April 2, 8 D. m.
All persons are cordially invited to at
tend.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

Kolb in 1892 published names of alleg-
ed voters for him claimed not to have
been counted by democrats, and the Ad-
vertiser denounced him for attempting
ito undermine" the democratic party.
Isn't Clarke's organ at Montgomery do
ing the same thing in 1896 that it con-
demned Kolb for in 1892?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
The "Black Axen Murder.

The case against Jim Brown, colored
charged with the killing Monday night
of Black Axe, and Callie and Evaline
Oden, arrested as accomp1ices in the kill
ing, which was to have come up before
Justice Martin, was postponed until 8
O'Clock this morning
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The Advertiser continues to rest its
case against the Morgan county demo-
Gratis on it's hired mans statement, in
the face of the evidence of five reputable
men that he has confessed that his
charges could not be substantiated.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
General Gordon to Be Chief Marshal.

Richmond. va. March 25.-Gen. John
B. Gordon has been selected by the board
of directors of the Davis Monument asso-
citation to act as chief marshal of the
parade July next at the laying OF the
corner stone of the Davis monument in
this city
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

Protests come from democrats in every
part of the state, regardless of faction,
against the Advertisers party wrecking
policy of charging falsely democrats of
election frauds.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The great wizards latest wonders will
be only few days more on exhibition
In this city,. and those few who have not
seen nor heard them want to do so be-
fore too late. Next door to the city hall,
on Nineteenth street. 3-25-2t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The Advertiser is not what it once was
when dominated by home influences. 1t
now cares nothing for the democratic
party, which is the only safeguard of
life, liberty and property in Alabama to-
day.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

At the suggestion of some of my frlenas
1 announce that will be candidate at tne
coming democratic primary 1or nonlliid IlOti
as one of the candidates to represent Jel-
ferson county in the Lower House Oh tne
Legislature subject of course to the actlon
- S'sN JOHN j. ALTMAN.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of DR.. r. M. cunning
ham as a candidate for the State Senate
from jefferson county, subject to the ac-
tion of the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

hereby announce myself a candidate for
the office of Sheriff of Jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic prl-
mary. b. "A. THOMPSON.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

Now that they see their old enemy
whipped, democrats are returning to
their first love.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of t. 8. Smith as candi-
to action of the democratic primary cleo
dion,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald is authorized TO an n
nounce Col Sam VIII John as a 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.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

hereby announce myself candidate Tor
the next legislature from Jefferson county,
subject to the democratic primaries NOW,
brothers, do not fail to go to the primaries
on April II, you all know am not
afraid of close runs. Yours respecttqnX,,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

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, 1896-03-26

No true democrat at heart will be led
into the republican party by the fusion
or any other route.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

1 am candidate for Tax Collector for
Jefferson county, subject to the democratic
urinary. X. G. HIWI TIT
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Mr. John Mcqueen as a candidate
for the Legislature SUBJECT 10 action Oh
the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
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 t~tion of the demo
cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce the name of Kenneth f. Hawkins
of Treasurer of Jefferson county, subject to
action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

l hereby announce myself candldate
for the Legislature before the democratic
primaries to be held April H. 1896.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

TO the State Herald:
You are hereby authorized to announce
nv name as a candidate for the Legisla-
ture, subject to the action of the demo-
cratic primaries to be held .on April H.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of j. r. Mcknight as q
candidate for County Treasurer, subject to
action of the Jefferson county democratic
primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

T. 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, 1896-03-26

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, 1896-03-26

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.
The State Herald is authorized to an.
nounce the name of Gen: George L. Thomas
as a candidate for reelection to the office
of County Commissioner. Third district
subject to the Jefferson county democratic
primary.
The state Herald is authorized to on
nounce William s. Morrow a candidate
for County Commissioner Third District,
subject to action OF II, the Jefferson county
The State Herald is authorized to an
Third district, Jefferson county, subiect T.
the democratic primary election. ~
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Capt c. T. Hardnan
as a candidate for County Commissionesar.i
Third district, Jefferson county subiect ~
action of the democratic primary election
George w. West is a candidate for cour.,.
Commissioner for the Third DISTRICT o ff" ny
ferson county, subject to the action Of ' tha
democratic primaries. WIG
The state Herald is authorized 70 an
nOunce the name Ol u. l. GarrptSop
candidate for County Commssioner T 81 -
district, subject to action of the democrat ~, ~
primary election.
The State Herald is authorized 70 -,
nounce the name of N. d. Talley as 90 -
didate for County Commissioner from, aho
1'hird District, subject to the choice 81 th
democratic party of Jefferson county. INC
w. W. Perkins of Trussville is a candi-
date for County Commissioner FROM, 81 =
Fourth district subject to the action of The
democratic party.
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of George L. Young as a
candidate for reelection to the Office 81
County Commissioner, Fourth district suL
ject TO the democratic primary election of
Jefferson county.
y. W. Taylor is candidate for County
Commissioner for the Fourth district Of
Jefferson county, subject to the action OF
the democratic primaries.
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Felix Montgomery as
a candidate for County Commissioner for
the Fourth district, subject to the action OF
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
democratic primary l. III. BENNERS.
FOR CONSTABLE.
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, 1896-03-26

hereby announce myself candidate
for the Legislature, subject TO the aeino-
cratic primary. .,,,,D,,,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR THE STATE SENATE.

The State Herald is authorized to an
hounce Mr. NJ A. Porter as candidate Ior
the State Senate from Jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic ana
conservative party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald is authorized to an
for the Lower House of the General Assem-
bly, of Alabama from Jefferson county, SUP
ject to the action of the democratic prl-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
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, 1896-03-26
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

The State Herald is authorized 10 an
nounce Mr. |. A. Brown as candldate
for the Legislature, subject to the action Oh
the democratic primary
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Frank p. O'Brien as
candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county,
subject to the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce the name of j. X. Z. Laird as n
candidate for County Commissioner First
district, subject to action of the demo-
cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
OR CONSTABLE

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, 1896-03-26

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.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Felix Montgomery as
a candidate for County Commissioner for
the Fourth district subject to the action of
the Jefferson county democratic primary
oil ton
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Gen. George L. Thoma g
as a candidate for reelection to the office
of County Commissioner. Third district
subject to the Jefferson county democratic
primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

b. w Taylor is candidate for County
Commissioner for the Fourth district Of
Jefferson county, subject to the action OF
the democratic primaries.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26
roR IusTICE or THE PEAcE

l 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
democratic primary. /. Ill. BENNERS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

DANIEL A. GREENE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald is authorized To nm
nounce the name of George L. Young as a
candidate for reelection to the Office Of
County Commissioner, Fourth district suh
ject to the democratic primary election of
Jefferson county.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald is authorized 70 m
nounce William s. Morrow as a candida 70
for County Commissioner Third Distr;ot
subject to action of the Jefferson cointv
democratic primary election. NV
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald is authorized To n,
nounce the name of N. D. Talley as n 90 a II
didate for County Commissioner from, az
Third District, subject to the choice ~ ne
democratic party of Jefferson county. ING
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-26

The State Herald is authorized m m
nounce the name of j. t. Garretson n @ ,ii =
candidate for County Commissioner Th;Ss
district, subject to action of the democra ~
primary election.