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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

The democratic party is committed to
the principle OF free coinage of gold and
silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. Every inch
Of ground was contested when the fight
was on to commit the party to that doc
trine. Those who had always affiliated
with the party up to the making of that
declaration who opposed the doctrine of
free coinage did everything they could
to prevent 1t. They had fair chance.
They met overwhelming defeat. Some
of them declined to act In good faith and
deliver In November the vote they pledg-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
SHOULD KEEP MUM FOREVER.

The Old Lady Advertiser is piping mad
because the democrats of the lower house
of the general assembly passed reso-
luton this week refusing to allow any
member who did not vote for Bryan and
Sewall and the democratic nominees for
congress to participate in the democratic
caucus Well, it fought the plan of let
ting down the bars last spring and
should keep mum forevermore.-Alex
der City Outlook.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
UNABLE TO ISLANDER HIM.

Some of the so-called democratic papers
of Automatically the Birmingham
News-are cleaning all of the unpleasant
things that the republican papers are
saying about Mr.. Bryan and republishing
them for the edification of their readers.
1t is noticed that his bitterest enemies
have been unable to SANDER Mr.. Bry-
an, as he is man positively invulnerable
and above eproach.-Brewton Standard
Guage.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
FIRED FROM THE CAUCUS.

Oscar Hundley is in Montgomery per-
forming the duties of democratic state
senator from Madison county, while his
henchmen are doubtless trying to prove
fraud in the various counties of this con-
gressional district as grounds to contest
Gen. Wheeler's election in the next con-
gress. Now isn't Oscar understanding
"cologne bother" The democrats in the
legislatufeLwiil fire him bodily from their
caucuses, and the republicans and popu-
lists ought to do the same.-North Ala
bamian.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
wINKs AT THE SUGGESTION.

The republican President may reward
the sound money forces of the democratic
party by appointing one of their ilk as
member of his cabinet for the patriotic
stand they took in the recent campaign.
The Advertiser even winks at this graf
full suggestion on the part of some of the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
THE FIGHT MAY BE REPEATED

The verdict has been rendered. The
republicans and gold standard advocates
have won. The country has four years
in which to test the merits of the single
gold standard. II it will restore the
confidence and bring the prosperity. that
its followers have claimed for 1t then
it will be Endorsed by the American PEG,
pie four years hence. If not. the fight
will be made over again in 1900 and free
silver win win. Peace and prosperity Is
what the people want and what they
must have.-Headland Sun.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
THE BOOMERANG COMPLIMENT.

Mayor of the Town. introduce to you,
ladies and gentlemen, Dr. Mossie, who
has kindly consented to deliver his learn
ed lecture on prehistoric races.
DR.. Mossie-Ladies and gentlemen, 1
am sorry to see so small an audience.
But, of course, know this to be one of
the most intelligent communities in our
state.-NeW York State. 49,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
RESTORE CUT WAGES.

Some of our dailies are publishing news
of business starting up, which we are
glad to see If it is really true. Now let
our mills and the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad restore the cut in wages
that was made short time back.-Brew-
ton Standard Guage.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
HUNTSVILLE ARGUS DEAD.

Representatives Of the Mercury and
the Tribune attended the funeral of the
Argus yesterday afternoon, it occurring
Immediately after the circus. The editor
of the Tribune made few remarks over
the deceased" and Robt. O'Neal, of the
Mercury, who Is member of the Cum
-berland Presbyterian choir, sang a sad
hymn suitable to the occasion. AS the
Democrat, Mercury and Tribune left the
grave, the expression was often heard,
at is very dead now. and thank God for
the blessing "-Huntsvilie Tribune.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
AIRING AN OLD CHESTNUT.

The Montgomery Advertiser gives val
liable informa ton when it says the 'sil-
yer craze is dead" If we remember
right, it aired that old chestnut about a
year ago when it stated that Capt. john
ston couldn't be elected Governor.-Brew-
ton Standard Guage.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
PUT UP OR SHUT UP.

We have no faith in nor patience with
the Montgomery Advertisers hypocriti-
cal cries for peace. If the Advertiser
really wants peace let it set the pace.
Let it quit stirring issues that divide the
people. Put up or shut up. That's the
stuff.-Russell Register.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

The withdrawal of Gov. Atkinson from
the senatorial contest in Georgia, we pre-
sumo, will allay the fear that some people
of that state appeared to have of the cleo
ton of a republican to the office of gov
ernOr of the state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
COMPARISONS,

Balderton-Your hair is like a stroke of
lightning, old man-such an awful shock,
you know
Buzzfuzz-And yours is like a fool and
his money-soon parted.-Answers
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
THE PEOPLES FAyoRITE.

VIM. J. Bryan, though defeated this
time has established his reputation as
great leader. No man since the time
Of Henry Clay has taken such fast hold
on the people.-Wilcox Progress.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

Think Of it. with a short cotton crop,
with scarcely any surplus on hand when
this crop began to be marketed, with Nc
kinney, elected 20 the presidency, with
confidence restored, with the assurance Of
the early return Of prosperity. with a
promise of more mills and the opening
of those already in existence, we find the
9yios sg senSaia Gstnx down every cay.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

Why don't some paper that is ranting
about Bryan's proposition to keep up the
fight cite the vote of Palmer and Buckner
as an evidence that free coinage can find
no resting place in the democratic party
in the future?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
THE MODERN WAY.

Old Lady (old style)-What, my dear,
are you dipping into the third volume to
see If they marry N
Young Lady (he new style)-Oh they
were married early In the first volume
L only wanted to see lie it was really her
husband who poisoned her.-The Sketch.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

1t was said, during the campaign, by
MIR. Mckinley, that free trade was the
breeder of trusts. Just file this away in
your memory and see if we have any
trusts when Mr.. Mckinley has finished
M his administration.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
SOMETHING DEAD UP THE GREEK.

England prefers to dictate our finan-
cial policy rather than sell us her man.
ufactured goods. 1t is but fair to pre-
sumo that there Is something dead up
the creek.-Lauderdale Journal.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
NOT THE MILKY Way.

Benny-Going for milk, Johnny? What
has become of your milkman?
Johnny-Oh, he's around, but ma says
it's ever so much cheaper to send out to
the store for milk than to pay the old
bill we owe him.-Roxbury Gazette. e
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
WHOSE VICTORY IS IT2

The question Is now being asked, is this
Maj. William Wallace Screws victory or
Is it Judge Charles Wallace Buckley's
victory? This question must sooner or
later be determined by Marcus Aurelius
Hanna to settle the postoffice dispute
Montgomery Journal.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

When the State Herald takes occasion
20 make mention of the nerve" possessed
by contemporary. in future, we trust 1t
will not be construed into an effort TO
hold anybody up to public contempt"
for 'uusound opinions" either political,
economic or moral" We admire NERVE"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
BITS OF WIT.

did you know" said the man who was
reading an article about the contraction
of metals that clock ticks faster in
winter than in summer"
mo, never noticed that about clock.
But know gas meter does."-Washing
ton Star. -,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
AN UNFORTUNATE REMARK.

b "Mister," said the honest searcher for
employment, "can you give me some way
to earn an honest dollar"
1 "Git out of the placer shouted the pop
ulistic gentleman, with the long whis-
kers. "Git out. I don't want no gold
bugs workin for me."-Indianapolis Jour-
nal. -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
HIS LAST THANKSGIVING DAY.

President Cleveland has issued a proc
lamation making Thursday, Nov &C.
Thanksgiving day. The Journal is pleased
to mention the fact that this is the last
one he will issue.-Luverne Journal.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
HER RIGHT NAME.

The Advertiser is now ready to do the
reorganizing act for the democratic par
ty She will realize after awhile that
she is permanently out of the party. Then
perhaps she will call herself by her right
epublican.-Opelika News.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

If any of the anti-election prophets
can show us a few signs of the probable
early arrival of the almost innumerable
thousands of dollars which were sacked
and tagged ready to come to Alabama for
investment as soon as Bryan was de-
featsd we have plenty Of time to observe
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

The Birmingham voter who cares to go
out at night will be given an opportunity
to hear the candidates make some good
promises during the next two weeks.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
DEMOCRATS ARE TOGETHER.

The Advertiser is throwing out feelers.
1t wants the people to get together now
that the fight is over. We will say that
the democrats are together; they have
the party and machinery, and propose to
keep out papers and people that have
broken faith with them.-Brewton Stand
ard Guage.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

Those people who held their cotton
back until Mckinley could be elected in
order to get better price had best bring
.he staple on to market, the price is going
ON down
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

Most of the mills we hear about as nav
ing opened since the election are mills
that were closed down before the cleo
tion for the purpose of teaching the
operators an object lesson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
CARLISLE INDICATED.

Kentucky has INDICATED John G. Car
lisle.-Birmngham News.
How, by going republican.-Dothan
Siftings
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
BoLTERs NOT IN IT.

The boiling gold bug democrats have
found that they are not "in it, in Henry
county. They didn't carry beat in the
county in the recent election-Headland
Sun.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

ed in the primary. but bolted. Others did
keep faith with the party and have per-
feet right to continue the fight inside the
party against that policy, but those who
bolted have no such rights. Those who
submitted, however, have no right to pro-
claim the doctrine undemocratic because
it is democratic, made so by deliberate
action of the party, and as obedient party
men they must admit 1t to be democratic
until majority of those remaining in the
party repudiate it and thereby say 1T is
no longer a principle which the demo-
cratic party favors.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

The only way to bury the free "slver
craze" which we are frequently in
formed is dead, is to give to this country
general and permanent prosperity.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

In the majority of cases where wages
have been raised since the election it was
the wages of men which had been re-
duced before the election as an object les
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
THE DOLLAR STORE.

"This is a dollar store, isn't it?" asked
Gareoyle, as he presented himself at the
counter of prominent bank.
mo, SIR replied the teller. severely;
"this is a bank ~ 49,
"Well, what's the difference?"-Har-
lem Life. i11 sd ~ ~
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

We hope prosperity will not be delayed
because we are going to have mayoralty
race.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
WITH ALABAMA EDITORS.
BUT FOR ONE THING.

President Cleveland would have voted
for Mr.. Bryan but for one thing-he
would have seen him in h first
North Albanian.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

1t should not be forgotten that under
the law the voter must register before he
can vote in the city election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

That steel mill which we were told was
only awaiting the defeat of the demo-
cratic candidate for president to start
this way can come on now, we are ready
for it,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

The sound of the candidates voice will
be heard in the wards from now until De-
cember l.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

We hereby offer $1,000 reward for a
single, solitary voting precinct in the
United States carried by Buck and Ball
at the election last week.-Russell Regis
ter.
Send along the $1,000 Birmingham nor
Jefferson county never get left. Wood
ward beat, No. 49, gave Buck and Ball.
IS majority over all opposition. The only
precinct heard from in the United States
where they did get a majority.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

Some platforms are likely to be called
for before the mayoralty race is over.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

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.
]. A. VANHOOSE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

Cease growing and prepare to enjoy
prosperity when it comes.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

We are to have lively mayoralty cam
paign.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
WHY MADE.

Merritt-Man was made to mourn, you
know. ~ ~,
Cora-And what was the woman made
for, pray?
Merritt-To make him do so, suppose.
--TrIIth - Is. -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce A. c. Lowrey as a 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, 1896-11-15

1t Is dreadful thing to have the State
Herald hold one up to public contempt
for unsound opinions, POLITICAL economic
and moral! The News, however, will en-
deavor to continue to be very happy, al
though its only local Endorsement may be
by the drifting trash of the community"
those men, who made Birmingham
what it is and whose loyalty to right,
sound judgment and enlightened spirit of
mingham must mount to greater glory
and rosperity.-Evening News.
Yes, some things appear dreadful to
others and not to ones self. To some it
is dreadful to flop" politically, when
one thinks it a patriotic move on the po-
litical chess board. To flop" again the
public may think it awful @ but when
one has gotten used to it he don't mind it.
To to-fop! Flippy-to-fop!! Zoo
oo!!r' it loses its political significance, but
may indicate industries of manufacture
ing nature.
Morality" has gained considerable
reputation of late. There is always good
reasons to recant and pray after presi-
Dental contest. And it is not a bad idea
to swear off from drink, quit profanity
and, IL newspaper man, urge legislation
against horse racing. There is no truer
saying that a burnt child breads the fire,
and II one gets left in presidential con-
test, or makes political mistake or bets
on Palmetto Boy" and his sins find him
out it should ever be remembered, that,
ITO err is human, to forgive divine"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-15

If would be an awful joke on somebody
If Major Mckinley should rebel. now that
the election is over, and decide to be
president himself.-Detroit News, Dem.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-01-24
IN THE BEGINNING

Of the new year, when the winter sea-
son of close confinement is only half
gone, many find that their health be-
gins to break down, that the least ex-
posture threatens sickness. 1t is then,
as we'll as at all other times, and with
people even in good health, that the
following facts should be remembered,
namely: That Hoods Sarsaparilla
leads everything in. the way of medi-
cines; that it accomplishes the great
est cures in the world, and requires the
largest building in the world devoted
exclusively to the preparation of the
proprietary medicine. Does not this
conclusively prove, if you are sick, that
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the medicine fol
you to take?
HoBRoN DRUG Co., wholesale agents
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-01-24
1T WASN'T DYNAMITE.

Lieut.. Needham Makes a Find.
Dynamite and Human Bones.
"I was walking along on Fort street
and had just come to Chaplain lane"
said Lieutenant Needham last night,
"when 1 saw what appeared to be a
large black dog curled up on the side
walk. AS 1 got closer 1 found that
the object was not dog but black
valise."
The valise which Lieutenant Need
ham found evidently has a history.
The officer thought nothing wrong
upon finding it and carried it toward
the police station, thinking some
drunken person had left the valise on
the sidewalk.
Reaching a Chinese store on Fort
street, Lieutenant Needham noticed
something Apeculiar about the valise
and stopped TO investigate. He be-
came suddenly aware OF the fact that
the word Dynamite" was printed in
white paint across one side OF the
yaIise. He stood paraliZed not know
ing whether to run the risk of putting
it down or throwing it from him.
But calm judgment suggested that
there was q joke somewhere.
Carrying the valise to the police
station be opened it and found the
contents to be human bones with a
decidedly earthly smell. Two skulls
wrapped in white cloth and tied with
strings to match, were found on the
top of the pile. The other bones We're
wrapped in brown paper and tied
with various kinds of strings.
There were some Chinese cards,
chop sticks and messages written on
Chinese paper, were found in the
satchel.
The bones were in a very good state
of preservation, and showed recent
removn! from the grave. The suppo
sition is that they had been prepared
for shipment. TO China-a custom
much practiced by the Chinese-bu
had been purlo,ned by some practical
Joker who had nothing better to do.
1t is a very fortunate thing tna
some hystericsl woman did not plcl
up the valise and read the wor'
HDynamite." What might have han
pened in that case can only be sur
missed,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-01-24
THIS Is A NEW WAY.
Double Sides to Trunk for Storing
Opium.
Captain Scott and Special Cordes Make
a Haul-A Dope Trunk Passes
Customs Officials Safely.

Shortly before IL o'clock last night
Captain Scott and Special Cordes
came marching into the police sta
tioD, the proud possessors of false
sided trunk containing opium. Walk
ing along in front of them was zee
Wo Hoy, the unfortunate owner of
the trunk.
Acting upon information received,
the two officers went to a Chinese
store near the corner of Queen and
Maunakea streets in search of Ole of
the seven opium-containing trunks
that were supposed to have arrived
from China on the Coptic. On enter
ing the room a neat canvas-covered
trunk was noticed in a prominent
place near the wall.
Upon opening it the trunk was
found to be full of clothes. Splinters
of WOOD attracted the attention of the
officers. Upon pulling the clothes
away the inner sides and front of the
trunk fell in, showing a nicely con-
cealed place where opium might have
been conveniently stored. This led
Captain Scott to Investigate the back
of the trunk, and be was very soOn
rewarded by finding a similar space,
not empty, but containing seven thin
tins of opium of about one pound
each, evidently made to fit in the
space. OF course the proprietor of the
store protested Ignorance, saying that
the man to whom the trunk belonged
had gone away, but he was marched
down TO the police station, where he
furnished $3.50 bond.
The trunk passed through the hands
of the Custom House officers on &C
count of the perfect concealment o.
the opium in it's false sides. TIL.
bottom was like that of any ordinary
trunk.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-01-24
sTUNTED BY COFFEE DRINKING
Statisticians Hold That 1t Makes
the People of SaXony Small.

the People of SaXony Small.
Some respectable statisticians,
says the London Telegraph, hold
that the strong marked tendency OF
the inhabitants of Saxony to be-
come dwarfed in stature is in a
great measure one of the mischiev-
Gus results of over-indulgence in
so-called coffee, which, in the fam
lies of the poorer classes, is drunk
from early morn to dewy eve, and
is a substitute for tea, soup, flesh
meat, dessert, etc., like the mir
aculous mamma of the ancient He
brews. The stuff employed in
Saxony, which plays such havoc
with the nation, has, of course,
little or nothing in common with
the beans of Mocha, whose jollify-
ing effects upon the unsuspicious
goats that chewed them first drew
the attention of Mohammedan
monks to the wonderful properties
of the berry.
Most articles of food are liable to
adulteration, especially when they
/ do not happen to be primary neces-
saries of life, merchants and mid
dlemen acting on the principle that
it is always profitable to mingle the
useful with the agreeable. But
few, probably none, have had so
many excellent substitutes" offer
ed in their stead as coffee, in which
not particle of the original article
has q Mace