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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
INSTRUMENTS OF FATE.
The Sort of People Who support Ne
braska's Child of Destiny.


1t is said that William J. Bryan is pos
sessed of the belief that he is a man of
destiny" and that God has raised him up
to work for the salvation of the great COM
it may be said that ii it is the Lords will
to establish Mr.. Bryan as chief ruler of
this Nation He has selected some mighty
peculiar instruments with which to work
His ends
On Sept. 10 the county convention of the
Democratic party was held in Chicago and
nominated a ticket. This convention was
composed of 723 delegates, and, composed
with the number of reputable men who
the proportion of buns, thugs and ex-
criminals of every degree of guilt from
palling. The following list of occupations
pursued by the delegates was prepared by
the detective force of the city at the re-
quest of the Chicago Eagle:
OF the delegates those who have been
on trial for murder numbered. II
Sentenced to the penitentiary for muir
der and manslaughter and have served
Served terms in the penitentiary for
Served terms in the penitentiary for
picking pockets ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Served terms in the penitentiary for
Ex-Bridewell and jail birds. identified
by delectIVes - ......'..-.... o.
Keepers of houses of ill-fame. ............ 2
Convicted of mayhem. ...................... 3
-priZefighterS ............. ............... IL
POoroOm proprletorS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2
SaiooH keepers. zeo
Lawyers Observation-Disclosures. ...-.-....... IA
physicians .....-............... ......-..-... )
Grain dealers 2
Political employees OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 14S
HatterS .................... ...........-..-.-..
StatlOnerS Observation-Disclosures.
GrOcerS ............... Observation-Disclosures.
Sign painters OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Plumbers Observation-Disclosures. .................. 4
Butchers ......'..'..'........... .'....''.....
lIluSSiStS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The Worcester tMass.) Telegram says that
those who accompany Mr.. Bryan declare
than In New England. and particularly in
Massachusetts where he Will be turned
down BY the greatest Republican majority
ever cast. This fact leads the Massachu-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The speech of Hon. Charles l.. Jewett is
declared by the Lafayette Courier the
greatest speech of the campaign in Indiana.
1t will be published in most of the Repub-
lican papers of the State. Il shall make
one speech" Mr.. Jewett is reported as
saying, land when / have made it no cards
will be needed to explain its meaning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Among the pending changes at the top
of the naval list is the return OF Capt. X.
D. Evans, fighting Bob" of the battle
ship Indiana to Washington as member
of the Lighthouse Board. They all like
bureau saryica in Washington.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

There is reason to believe that Mr.. Sew
all is, not worth 100000 or Sc. 900. ex-
Chairman Holt is reported to have stated,
but it must anger the Populist and the
hater of the national bank to know that
Mr. Bryan prefers Mr.. Sewall. thirty years
a bank president and corporationist. for
a running mate TO plain Tom Watson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
A One-Way Rule.

Chollie-I have just figured out, don't you
know, that these Populist fellows have so
much hair on their chins because of the
active circulation of the blood induced by
the violent exercise of their jaws, dom
you know.
Miss Flyppe-Then the hardest brain
workers of the college must be the young
men with those awful crops of hair
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

constantly and persistently push the work
which they have been doing the past three
months.
Do not believe anybody's story about the
unfavorable or unsatisfactory poll of the
State committee. for the reason that it
must be falsehood with no possible basis Of
fao
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The Citizens Sound-money League Is 10
be congratulated on its programme OF
MONDAY meetings and speeches. 1t is an
excellent idea, and peculiarly appropriate
in a campaign of education
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The New York Sun characterizes the talk
about the coercion. of workmen by their
employees as ..Popocratic flubdub,' and says
ito send them sound-money literature is
just as allowable as to send them unsound-
money literature" OF course, ii is, and,
being free agents, with minds of their own.
they will hear all sides and vote as they
f1Ie
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

A Democrat in official position. writing
from his home at Fort Wayne to friend.
says that Bryan will not have over eight
hundred plurality in Allen county. and pcs
sibly net much. because Germans and
business men are for sound money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

nance of the gold standard means the con-
tinuance of our present bimetallic cur
-ency-s56s ooo. coo of gold coin and nearly as
much of silver, while free coinage would
mean silver mononetallism pure and SIM
pie. The pretense of free-silverites that
they are for bimetaliism is a false one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The spectacle of ex-Attorney- general
Smith soliciting funds to entertain Mr.
Bryan must be viewed by Governor Mat
tIews with keen satisfaction after he reads
the Green Smith declaration of May IS that
free coinage viii give US pauper money.
Chinese money. Mexican money. and roth
ing else
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
More Detective Acurnen.

How did you spot him. asked the re-
porter of the detective who had just
rahbed IL brilliant young confidence gem
tleman, disguised as a bloomer girl. The
disguise is perfect"
Il happened to catch him blushing, said
the astute sleuthhound of the law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

are scared" now. the fact is not good
temporary to utilize as the foundation OF
an exultant hope. 1t is. in fact. less CAL
culated TO promote Democratic success
than such overconfdence on the part OF
their opponents as was limited at IN Mr.
Paynes altogether premature declaration
THE victory is already won.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Bryan,s differing Eye.

Boston Transcript.
We have it upon the authority of Mr..
Williams that Mr.. Bryan has a sparkling
eve which throws out black-diamond effui-
gence.' A silver sheen would be more
appropriate; but, then. diamond effulgence
is pretty snowy. and lit isn't every man
who can afford to indulge in it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
Something Wrong.

Mrs-Am I still 1.-The star of your life.'
as I was when you used to write love let
ters to me?
Mr-Of course, dear.
II don't seem to be drawing star sal
ary though"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
lenses.

American politics has never afforded a
parallel to the shameless dickering. surren-
der of principle and abandonment of poiiti-
cal honor now going on between the free
silver Democrats and Populists in this and
ether States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The trouble at Leadville is caused by a
strike of silver-mine workers against sill
ver-mine owners. The trouble throughout
the country is caused by a strike of silver
mine owners against the people at large.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Like Beavers.

Tommy-Paw, what does it mean in the
paper when it says that the leaders OF a
rarity are working like be AYERS?
Mr.. Fight might mean they are saying
nothing and saving wood, but 1t usually
means they have begun throwing mud.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The Bryanites can no more demoralize
the mass of people the last weeks OF the
campaign by attacking them by the Chinese
method OF noise and bluff than they can
BY arguing that the Chinese money stand
ard silver, is better for a civilized nation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The mar who puts into the hpna of a con-
i6ing citizen lot of false statements gar
bled from official reports and speeches is
no better than the one who obtains the
pocketbook of another under false pre-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Total delegates

After adopting platform which declared
for free silver and w. J. Bryan, but which
dent. possibly from the fact that neither
Mr.. Sewall nor Mr.. Watson had established
convention proceeded to construct a central
committee to take charge of Mr.. Bryans
celestial campaign in Cook county. twenty
nine members of which committee are
listed as saloon keepers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Is it not somewhat remarkable that ten
Of the Southern States which the Popocrats
expect to carry for free silver have all
ready repudiated State obligations? Repu-
diation may be hereditary, but is it incura-
ble2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Gen. B. F. Tracy told the truth when he
said: THE Chicago platform is loaded
with dynamite. 1t declares for Reputation.
notification and revolution Unfortunate
~. that is the very reason why it appeals
to a large class of voters
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Kansas City Journal.
If candidate Bryan isn't careful how he
advocates Furnishing those who destroy
property, Governor Atgeld may find it
/ &C ess lry to remipd him what platform he
Isl running on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Mr.. Bryan breaches that confidence" has
nothing to do with business or prosperity
yet it would puzzle him to tell how a bank
or capitalist could be compelled to loan
money without condolences
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

There is not a state sman financicr lv-
irg who VIII assert that a. dollar whose in
trinsic value in the markets OF the world
IS 100 cents will circulate with one whose
bullion is worth but Ealf that figure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Mr.. Bryans speeches indicate that the
logical faculty is entirely wanting in his
mental structure. He talks, asserts, i'm
plies and insinuates, but never reasons. He
is boy thinker as wen as a Boy Orator
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Scientific Inquiry.
Atchison Globe.

Atchison Globe.
What is there about marriage that dulls
the sensibilities? girl who can't be coaxed
TO kill chicken WILL after she has mar
rled, kill them as calmly as she would pare
a potato.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The free silverites who insist that gold
has doubled in value because silver has
deprecated so per cert. are financial ex-
ponents Of the Rev. Jaspers Biblico-as-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Which does the farmer and the working
man prefer, free-silver coinage or tariff
legislation which will regain the home
markets and set home industries agoing?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The cook who can serve crow so as to
disguise it's nauseating flavor should apply
at once to ex-Attorney-general Smith and
ex-senator Kern. Wages no consideration
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Indiana has been misrepresented too long
in the United States Senate. She should
have at least one Senator in favor of sound
money and opposed to Reputation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Many persons in this country are in favor
of compulsory education, and several
States have adopted it. Mr. Bryan is in
favor of compulsory dishonesty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Did He think of That.
Boston Transcript.


Ian Macaren says he is a firm believer in
the idea that the Ango-Saxon race should
stand together. The idea is a good one,
but as the reverend author is pure Gaelic,
where would he come in?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Senator Lodge says "every New England
State will give the Republican ticket a
larger majority this year than ever before"
and puts Massachusetts down for 100 00O
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
VIII Have TO.
Life

Overbridge-WhatsN New York going to do
III Tdmmany gets hold of IL again,
Intostay-Stand Pat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Mon News Company. Union Depot.

of fiatsm in his alleged candidacy for Vice
President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

This is the year of all others when In
diana Republicans should show their faith
by their works, and what they can accom-
plish when they do work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The hardest work in this campaign of
education is to educate the free-silver edi-
tors and speakers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The Sentinel has not retrGcted it's editor
tal of last spring predicting that the adop-
ton of free-silver coinage would involve
the country ir disaster.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Major Mckinley is ''at home" every day
to visitors from all parts of the country.
Mr.. Bryan is "out calling every day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

If the railroads are wiped out or driven
to the wall, what will become of railroad
employees?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Votes are not won by street-corner ban
tCring, but by seeking individuals and Civ
ing them the facts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

A word to Indiana Republicans: 1t is not
enough that the State be carried for Me-
Kinley; his majority should be the largest
on record.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

Every day Major Mckinley has hundreds
of thousands more listeners than does Mr.
Bryan, because the people read his
speecfleS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
Another One.

I'ittsburg Chronicle telegraph.
Georgia had another cyclone assterday
beside Tom Watson
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL.

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-windsor Hotel and Aston House.
CHICAGO-Palmer House and p. o. News Co..
2l7 Dearborn street
LOUIsvILLfc. T. Deering northwest corner
of Third and Jefferson streets, and Louisville
Book Co., $50 Fourth
ST. LoUIs-Unon News Company. Union Depot
WASHINGTOe;, D. C.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House, Wiard's Hotel and the Washington
News Exchange, Fourteenth street. between
Penn. and F street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

The only monometallists in this country
are the advocates OF free silver. Mainta-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-02

sets paper to believe that his strength. like
that OF Horace Greeley. is greatly oyeresti-
III ated
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
Legal Notice.

State of Alabama, Jefferson County-Pro-
 bate Court 9th of October, 1896 In the matter of the application of Daisy Orr. for the sale of certain real estate for partition and division.
 The said Daisy Orr having this day filed fin said court her petition in writing, alleg- ing that she and Edd Orr are the joint own- CTS of certain real estate described in said petition; and that said property cannot be sale thereof. The 16th day of November, 1S96 was appointed day for. the hearing of the same; and, inasmuch as 1t appears that the said Edd Orr, whoris a minor, and his guardian, ]. c. Orr. are both non-residents of the state of Alabama, 1t Is, therefore, or- dered that notice of said petition and of the time set for hearing the same be given by publication, to be continued weekly for three successive weeks, in the State Herald, a newspaper published in this county
 M. T. PORTER, Judge of Probate.
 1Q-10-sat-3t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
coneeviIe, Clarke county. Wednesday,

Coffeeville, Clarke county Wednesday, October 21.
 Hons William L. Laekey, J. A. Parker and J. A. Holmes will address the people on the issues of the campaign at the fol- lowing times and places:
 Buyek, Elmore county, Thursday Oeto- Der p.
 Dexter, Elmore county, Friday. octo- Der 23.
 Chenahatchie. Fillmore county. satur- day, October 24.
 Tallassee, Fillmore county, Saturday. October A, at night.
 Hons. Robert J. Lowe and c. B. Powell will address the people on the issues of the campaign at the following times and places:
 British, Bibb county, October 20, Il a. m.
 Briarfeld, Bibb county, October 20, 3 p. m.
 Hon. Charles G. Brown and Dr. R. M. Cunningham will address their fellow citizens at:
 Mobile, Thursday, October 15. Gen. E. w. Pettus will address his fel- low citizens at the following time and place:
 Carrollton. PlclSens county, Saturday, October 1T, 12 m.
 Hon, w. c. Davis will address his fel- low citizens at the following times and places:
 Glenn Allen, Calhoun county, Wednes- day, October IA, at night. Guin, Wednesday, October 21. Hon. w. T. L. Cofer will address his fel- low citizens at the following times and places:
 Portersvile. DeKalb county, wednes- day, October 21.
 Fort Payne, DeKalb county, Wednes- day, October 21, at night. Valley Head. DeKalb county, Thurs day. October 22.
 Hon. J.. r. Stallings and Hon. John D. Burnett will address their fellow citizens at the following times and places: Brooklyn, Friday, October 16, II a. m. Castleberry, Saturday, October IT, Il a. m.
 Evergreen, Monday. October 19, 1O3O a. m.
 Fairfield, Tuesday, October 20. Il a. m. McGowen's Ferry, Wednesday, October 21, Il a. m.
 Hon. Cecil Browne will address the peo- pie al the following times and places: Montevallo, Monday, October 12 Harpersville, Wednesday, October A. Calera, Saturday, October F. Hon. Frank g. White will address the people at the following times and places: Jacksonville, Monday, October 26, 10 a. m.
 Anniston, Monday, October 26 at night
 c. M. SHELLEY,
 Chairman. Mantel and tile SIP 5o-Mayberry S. Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
Of the Alabama Press Association, Winch Will Meet in Huntsville on WedneS-
 day October IA,

The Alabama Press association will meet in Huntsville on Wednesday, octo- I ar 14, at o'clock and continue in session t1o days. The following is the order of business:
 Convention called to order
 Calling roll of members.
 Reading minutes.
 Application for membership. Collecting dues and membership fees. Report of delegates.
 Annual address of president.
 Motions and resolutions.
 Annual essay by M. W. Camper of the Florence Times.
 Annual poem by Miss Margaret o 3rien. Annual address by J. c. Williams Tal- ladega Mountain Home.
 "Moral Elevation of the Press" by Ru- fus N. Rhodes, Birmingham News. Journalistic Ethics," by James H. Nunnelee, Selma Times.
 Relations of the Daily and Country Press" by J. B. Stanly, sGreenville Advo- cate.
 Amenities of Journalism" by I. S. Barr, Florence Gazette.
 News and How to Get It." by R. F. Johnston, city editor Birmingham News. New business.
 Miscellaneous business.
 Reports of standing and special com mittees.
 Selecting a place for next meeting. Election of officers.
 Appointment of the executive and legis- lative committees.
 Selection of delegates to the National Editorial association.
 The meeting will be strictly a business one, and there will be no special excur- sion conducted this year. It is to be hoped, however, that every member will be present and all the other newspaper men who have the interest of the asso- citation at heart will come and join. The members of the association will stop at the Huntsville hotel, where special rate has been made. Veryurespectfully,
 J. A. ROUNTREE, Secretary Ala bama Press Association. Rheumatism is caused by acidity of the blood Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies the blood. Try it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Birmingham Gas Company will be held at the office of the company in the city of Birmingham on Monday, the 9th day of October, 1896, at 10 o'clock a. m., for tho the ensuing year and to transact such other business as may come before the meeting.
 B. F. RIDDEN President. F. l.. BIVINGS, Secretary and Treasurer. 9-15-4t tue
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
Sewer pipe-Mayberry & Watson
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Hon. Oscar w. Underwood and others will address the people on the public is- sues of the day at the following places:
 Monday, October 12, Avondale. p. m., w. H. Stanley.
 Monday, October 26, Oneonta, 8 D. m., Joseph F. Johnston.
 Tuesday, October 27, Blountsville, il a. m., Joseph F. Johnston.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
Appointments of Senator Pugh.

Lawrenceville. Henry county, Wednes- day, October IA.
 Headland, Henry county, Saturday, October IT.
 Centreville, Bibb county, Wednesday, October 21.
 Russellville, Franklin county, Wednes- gay, October 2S.
 Cedar Bluff, Cherokee county, October 
 Oneonta, Blount county, Saturday, Oc- tober "A, Il a. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11
ANEW LINE OF PULLMAN SLIPPERS, 5. Via Southern Railway, Through from Birming-
 ham to New York, Without Change.

ham to New York, Without Change.
 Beginning October 1, 1896. the greatest Southern Railway will improve their al- ready excellent service to New York and the east by operating new line of ele- gant Pullman Drawing sleepers through without change, on their trains, Nos. 35 and 36, leaving Birmingham at 4:20 D. m. and arriving from the east at 20 noon This improved service now affords two daily trains carrying superb Pullman sleeping cars from Birmingham to New York without change.
 J. P. BILLUPS, Tray Pass. Agent.
 10-2-3W
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11

Louis James is presenting "spartacus. the Gladiator" and will produce later on a new play called My Lord and Two Ladies'" It is laid during the reign of Queen Anne of England.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-11

Lillian Russell has met with her usual success in her latest opera, in which she makes>her first apearance on the back of property elephant, la Wang"