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Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
I0II First A1enAe.
The Prizes Increased.

Savannah, Ga., March 27.-The direct OTIS of the Interstate Military association decided today to increase the first prize for the interstate competitive drill to be held during the May military celebra- ton, from $2000 to $2560. On account of the action of the Washington military companies they also decided to adhere to the original rules, providing that com panies not regularly enlisted in the na- tional guard could not compete. This bars out the National Fencibles of Wash ington. with whom the other Washington companies are unwilling to compete on account of their not being enlisted. The board decided to appropriate $500 for prizes for zouave companies, everal such companies having expressed de- sire to enter the contests. The first prize will be 5000 and the second $500
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
OUR LETTER BOX.
It Is Good News,

To the State Herald:
 It must be gratifying to the democrats of Jefferson county to learn, as stated by MT. Powell in the State Herald of this date, that the position of every gentle man who is offering for the legislature in the primary is we'll known, particular ly upon the great money question. It is cause for congratulation that there is to be no trimming. no equivocation no mas querading behind ambiguous and dishon- est phrases. In the clear light of discus sion in the publicity of a canvass the people can intelligibly give their suf- frages to candidates for nomination to the general assembly. The fact that the views of the several gentlemen whom MT. Powell named are so well known that they can be confidently stated by MT. Powell indicates that these gentlemen have been careful to state their positions, and thus a clear, well defined issue, de- void of personalities, Is fortunately pre- sented to the democratic. voters of Jeff ferson county. J. c. CARMICHAEL.
 March 27, 1896.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
T,auqbed m the Fase of Death.

Georgetown. Tex, March 27.-Matt Moottrey colored. was hanged here to- day in the presence of 4000 people for thg murder of Andrew Pickrell a Bohemian farmer, last May. His confederate, All bert Rolli, was executed last Friday Moottrey confessed his crime. but did not seem to think it justified hanging. He caused the people to laugh over his reference to game of cards with white man in which he said his hand was sto- len. He also laughed heartily himself at the reminiscence. He warned every body against gambling and horse racing and said he was going to Heaven. The drop fell at noon and he was dead in twalye minutes
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
 A HORRIBLE SUICIDE.
Nothing Left ot Literal Baoon-Not Even
 an Explanation.


 Nashville, March 27-A special to the Sun from Knoxville says:
 Literal Bacon, who had been a promi- nent figure in Roane county matters both business and political killed himself at Kingston today. He chose a method so terrible and unusual that the entire community was shocked. During the progress of the Hines murder trial Ba- con was a leading witness His testimo- ny was of special importance and the attorneys on one side found 1t necessary to get rid of it's effect. An indictment for perjury resulted. The charge caused Bacon to suffer mentally until he became deranged. Today he went into the yard secured stick of dynamite that had been bought for blasting purposes, quiet ly laid down on it and lit the fuse. A terrible explosion followed. The horror stricken neighbors rushed out to find that the man had been blown into a hundred pieces. His body was literally thrown to the four winds He left no exclamation of his act.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
An Old Man Suicides.

Columbia. s. C.. March 27.-A special to the State from Anderson, s. C., says: Thomas H. Palmer, aged 60 years, com mitted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor at 9:15 o'clock this morning. MT. Palmer served through the war. and was a man noted for his honesty and integ rity. For a week he has been confined to his house by sickness, and was very Respondent. He was out of debt. and there Is no doubt but that his rash act was case of mental alteration.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
sAKantnosx Y Rank rsils.

Versailles, Ky. March 27.-The Midway Deposit bank of Midway. Ky, made an assignment here today to John Wise. director Forty thousand dollars is due del,os.tfrs. The bank has S0D000 in col ioctable notes and it will probably pull through. It is understood that William Shipp. cashier, and Charles W. Stone. as- sistant cashier. used $25.000 of the banks funds in outside transactions.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

cial affairs of this government over into the hands of the bondholders and nation al bank owners He is opposed to the free coinage of silver. He Is opposed to the eight-hour law. He wants cheap cot ton, cheap labor, rich bankers and a poor people. He thinks a few thousand indi- viduals should be allowed to control the money of country which has 70,000 0O0 of people to back it up. If he only gets the votes of the men who would be bene- fited by the policies he favors he will not carry single beat in the state of Ala bama.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Wilmington. N. C.. March 27.-At meeting of the republican executive com mittee of the Third Cong ressional dis triet held here today Mckinley was in dorsed for president, Russell for governor and Pritchard for United States senator.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
Faster Costumes.

Mrs. M B. Frazier. we'll known in this city, will be at Hotel Morris Monday and takes this method of notifying her friends Orders solicited. Come early
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
The Erato Is a Total Wreck.

Savannah, Ga., March 27.-The Norwe- gan bark Erato. which went ashore last Wednesday, night seven miles below Ty- bee island, is a total wreck, and wreckers are at work trying to save what they can before the vessel goes to pieces.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Now that it has become so palpabfy evident that Clarke stands no chance in Jefferson or Dallas that even the unsus- pecting. see it-yea, the blind even sea it. it Is real amusing to hear the Clarke fel- lows crying out that Clarke can win without Jefferson and Dallas.
 Most prophets when fourd out to be false cease prophesying but not so with the goidbug newspapers The worse they miss the mark the louder they prophesy
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic pri- mary. B. A. THOMPSON.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

It has long since been conceded that Birmingham is destined to become the greatest city in the south. Situated as it is, in the very heart of the greatest iron and coal producing section in the world, it can but become great. Recently the an- nouncement was made in London that a leading iron firm of that city had made extensive purchases in Alabama pig iron. Commenting upon this, the Iron and Coal Trade Review says:
 England is threatened with an in- vaslon of American pig iron. This is one of the most serious blows to the suprem- acy of Great Britain as a manufacturing nation"
 In recent issue of the Pensacola Daily Times we find the following announce knent:
 Cleared yesterday Spanish Leonora Bustinza, for Liverpool, England, by the Gulf Transit company, with 250 tons of pig iron"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Gold continues to depart from the treasury and confidence does not return. Keep lookout; there will soon be a de mand for more bonds. eff
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald Is authorized to an nounce the name of T. s. Smith as a candt- date for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary cleo
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The Advertiser says when Clarke gets Jeffersons thirty votes lie will have 8 hundred majority. Yes. when he gets Jefferson he will have a thousano- ,na- jority. That is when he gets Jefferson.f,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
UndsIisesed Telegrams,

undelivered telegraIns at the Western Union office w. J. Taylor. J. NJ Brad shaw and Morris Hagc.ty.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the next legislature from Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primaries. Now, brothers, do not fail to go to the primaries on April Il, as you all know 1 am not afraid of close runs. Yours respectfully,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The single gold standard, anti-eight hour law candidate>for governor Of Ala bama is finding Jordan truly hard road to travel .nf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

At the suggestion of some of my friends I announce that l will be candidate at the as one of the candidates to represent Jeff ferson county in the Lower House or the Legislature, subject of course to the actioh
 JOHN J. ALTMAN.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald is authorized 10 an nounee MT. John Mcqueen as candidate for the Legislature, supJecu 10 acton or the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Any paper that assured it's readers that gold would cease leaving our country and confidence would return, bringing with it prosperity, if the congress of the United States would repeal the purchasing clause of the Sherman act should have no standing with the people as prophet on the financial question. l-..
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The Advertiser continues to howl fraud in Morgan county and claim the earth for it's candidate, Clarke. The only reason that Clarke has continued in the race up to this date is because all the counties except Morgan will act on the same day. Had the counties selected delegates along at different dates, as they used to do, Clarke would, ere this, have gotten his licking and gone back to Washington.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The very same fellows and newspapers that just knew in 1893 that the uncond- tional repeal of the purchasing clause of the Sherman act would cure all our ills are now thoroughly satisfied that free coinage would give to the country a depreoated currency. They did not know what they were talking about in 1893, or they wllfully engaged in an ef- fort to mislead the people, and they are in the same condition now as regards the effect free coinage of silver would have on the country.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

I hereby announce myself candidate for the Legislature before the democratic primaries to be held April Il, 1896.
 w, II. WADE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of pr. 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., 1896-03-28

J. Felix Mclaughlin is candidate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primaries April Il. 1Sg6.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
FOR REsENTATIVE.

The State Herald is authorized 10 an- nounee MT. l. A. Brown as a candidate for the Legislature. subject to the acton or the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

I hereby announce myself as candidate for the Legislature, subject to the deiao- cratic primary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
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., 1896-03-28

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., 1896-03-28
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

I am a candidate for Tax Collector for Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primary. R. G. HEWITT
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce Col Sam Will John as a candluate for the lower house of the General As sembly of Alabama from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic ana conservative party,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

To the State Herald:
 You are hereby authorized to announce my name as a candidate for the Legisia- ture, subject to the action of the demo- cratic primaries to be held on Aprli H.; i;,,
 r. b. WHITE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of Andrew w. Burgln as a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The same newspapers that assured the people that the repeal of the purchasing clause of the Sherman act would cause gold to cease to leave our country and bring confidence back are now telling the people that the free coinage of silver will bring all manner of harm to them. They were mistaken in 1893 and they are mistaken now.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

The State Herald is authorized t0 an nounce the name of MT. James .. Francis as a candidate for Tax FcsSctor of Jeffer- son county, subject to action of the demo- cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald IS authorized to an- nounce the name of J. K. P. Laird as "a candidate for County Commissioner FTrst district, subject to action of the demo cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

w. c. McTyeire of beat 33 is a candidate for Commissioner from the First Disfrict of Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

One of Clarkes newspaper supporters is exceeding anxious, it appears, to assure the people that Alabama will not have a democrat for governor during the next term. Recently it told its readers just why Clarke could not be elected were he to procure the nomination. The very same state of affairs exists now that existed then.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
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.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
ANNOUNCEME ENTS.
FOR TIE STATE SENATE

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce MT. NJ. A. Porter as a candidate TOT the State Senate from Jefferson county; subject to the action of the democratic ana conservative party.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald is authorized to nounce the. name of Kenneth F. Hawkins as a candidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer of Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
FOR SHERIFF.

The State Herald Is authorized to an- nounce the name of Frank F. O'Brien as candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county subject to the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald is. authorized to an 9o nounce the candidacy of Mir. A. J. OKeefo for the Lower House of the General Assem- bly of Alabama from Jefferson county, SUD ject to the action of the democratic ptl- mary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
FOR CONSTABLE.

The friends of c. W. Austin announce him as a candidate for Constable. Beat No. 3, subject 10 action of the democratic pri-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The Advertiser will have to convince the public in Alabama that it is not go- ing to support John Sherman's candi- date for the presidency before 1t can make any headway in trying to warp any of the expressions of the State Herald into meaning that this paper would under any conditions support Mckinley.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

J. h. r. as district, subject to action of the demo cratic primary election.
 w. C. McTyeire of beat 33 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 IL, Tbomas as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner. Third district subject to the Jefferson county democraticc primary.
 The State Herald is authorized to m nounce William 5,nn S Morrow ,a as candidate subject to action of the Jefferson ,,rtt count, democratic primary election. The State Herald is authorized to or, nounce the s,na name eoo of & Coi; J. F. B. Jackson Third district Jefferson county sllbiaot 1T the democratic primary election. 'o nounce the name of Capt c. T Hard,,ai,- as candidate for County Commissonsrn action of the democratic primary eiectiono Commissioner for the Third district of Iyy ferson county subject to the action ne 'st- g democratic primaries. 4e The State Herald is authorized to nounce the so name Tn,,t or 1i II; ,Garretson as a district, subject to action of the democratt,uI tu ! primary election. The State Herald Is authorized to nounce the name of N. D. Talley as a ~ can- an Third District, subject to the choice of th democratic party of Jefferson county. '''e w. W Perkins of Trussville is a oona, date for County Commissioner from the Fourth district, subject to the action nf the democratic party. s The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of George l.. Young as n candidate for reelection to the office of County Commissioner, Fourth district snb. ject to the democratic primary election of Jefferson county.
 B. W. Taylor is a candidate for County 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 Commissioners for the Fourth district, subject to the action of the Jefferson county democratic primarv election.
 FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
 I hereby announce myself as a candidate Nor the office of Justice of the Peace in pre- cinct No. 37, subject to the action of the democratic primary. l. H. BENNERS.
 FOR CONSTABLE.
 The friends of c. W. Austin announce him as a candidate for Constable, Beat No. 37, subject 10 action of the democratic pri-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The louder a man brags, the weaker he is. usually.-Montgomer Advertiser.
 If you are correct MT. Clarke is in- deed a weak man. He has been going about over Alabama stating that he would carry Jefferson county. If any man can brag louder than that he Is daisy. The truth is MT. Clarke stands powerful good chance to lose Mobile coIlntv
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

''N '''''' DANIEL A. GREENE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald is authorized to an. nounce the name of Gen. George l., Thoma, as a candidate for reelection to the oftioe of County Commissioner. Third district
 subject to the Jefferson county democratic urinary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald Is authorized to or nounce William $. Morrow as a candidat t for County Commissioner Third Distrinte subject to action of the Jefferson count, democratic primary election. 'S
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

Dick Clarke favors the single gold standard. He favors the issuance of in- terest-bearing bonds with which to buy gold to be used in retiring from circula- tion s5O0, GOO o10 Of our paper money. He favnrs continued contraction of the currency. He favors turning the finan-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald is authorized to or
 nounce the name of Col. J. r. B. JacksSn,ino S,io as a candidate for County Commissione0n Third district, Jefferson county, subiect t the democratic primary election ' to
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

If a candidate for governor or any oth- CT office in Alabama in 1890 had declared that he was in favor of the single gold standard and the retiring of the green back currency. substituting for it inter
 est-bearing bonds, and opposed to the further coinage of silver at any ratio, he would not have secured the support of 1000 men in Alabama calling themselves democrats. Why? Because they would have said he is no democrat; he ought to run as radical Why the change? Have certain people changed, or have radical doctrines come to be democratic? 4
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

hereby announce myself as a candidate flor the office of Justice of the Peace in pre- cinct No. 37, subject to the action of the democratic primary. I. H. BENNERS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name or teiix Montgomery as the Fourth district, subject to the action of the Jefferson county democratic primary nln
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

B. W. Taylor is a candidate for Countv Commissioner for the Fourth district of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primaries "
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

When he started out Clarke knew he would need Jefferson and Dallas in his business this year, but he can't get them, and now his whoopers up are beginning to try to hold their shattered ranks in line by saying he can get along without them. Yes, that Is true, he can get along without them, but he can't be governor this year without them. Getting along and being governor is two different things
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-28

The State Herald is authorized to nj,
 nounce the name of Capt. c. T. Har1,ooai, oi, Third district, Jefferson county subiect to action of the democratic primary eiectio,,'o ,o
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02
CO-hest Must Fi.,t.

san Francisco. Cal. Dec. Com
menting on his acceptance in behalf n,
Bob Flt2simmons oC Dan Stuart's offer
nf $1,000 purse for finish fight be-
tween James j. Corbett and the Cornish
man. Martin Julian made the follow.
nG statement IN the Southern Associat-
ed Press: "COrhctt has frcquently
stated in interviews that he was willing
n trust his match with Fiizsiinnuus
IN Stuart'S hands. He Furthermore
agreed 10 the selection Of George Siln,
rs referee. Now that Stuart has come
forward With the only legitimate ofrc,
rni the contest that has Vet hecn made
fai! 20 see why c0rhCtt should hcsi-
tate He knows tina, the fight can.
not he pulled or. in New York. F.tZ.
smmors ana ! will leave for the Fast
directly after the coutes; with Sharkey
and Corbett VIII then have TO FISH or
cut bait
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-02
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corveNed them 10 the pJrSonaEe. where
they were warmly rsCr ivci by ! score O
more oi ladies' Tire new h me ana lis
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RECEPTION 3. the church. where a large
aud ence a. embed 10 gree! him The
reception was under the aus pices OF the
Epwnrth League of the Church.
After prave; and an anpronr.a selec-
,ion by the large choir, the lxxxiv.
Psalm was read bv MIR Burkho de
train master If the Norfolk and Wes.-
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welcome We delivered by Mir Harlan.
on behalf of the League; by The Presi-
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or3an!zl;on: by the seCreiarv OF the
Railroad hr rch Of The Y NJ C. A.: by
by the pastors and representatives of
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ana Disciple ChUrche. After the re-
sponse ~ MIR. E1u;ten o these wa:m
ard cordial greetings the audience was
dismissed. AID The new minister and his
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