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Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

vertiser that the constitution of the United States guarantees to each state a republican form of government" and, if the strange and peculiar methods" of the Advertiser and it's henchmen con- tnue, congress will be forced to take .cognizance of the many petitions which have gone up from the people of the state of Alabama praying for a republican government in Alabama. I hope the Ad- vertiser will not force congress to take the latter step, but when our own strawberry blonde" of fate of Jefferson is elected next August the Advertiser, in turn, will have to take a heavy dose of calomel which, hope, will clear off some of the accommodating bile on it's po- litical stomach. Yours truly
 A. BOYKIN LACY.
 East Lake.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
How Do They Stand ?


 To the State Herald
 The Evening News recommends as representing the cause of sound mon- eyr in Jefferson the following legislative ticket.
 For senator-M. A. Porter.
 For representatiyeS-I. A. Brown, Dan iel A. Greene John HarkinS, l.. Y. Lips comb and D. J. ovens.
 From this it may properly be inferred that the above named gentlemen expect the concerted support of the gold stand ard adherents and none from the advo- cates of bimetallism. The News prac- tically draws the line and invites those who believe in honest money, the gold and silver coinage of the constitution, not to vote for the above named repre- sentatives of sound money" so-called, the single gold standard, the legitimate bantling of John Sherman and the re- publican party.
 The head of this ticket, MT. Porter has frankly declared his position relative to the commissary question, which is of such vital importance to the welfare of the business interests of Birmingham and, to say the least of 1t. that position is not satisfactory to-the merchants of this city and the wage-earners in this county. How does the balance of the News legislative ticket stand on this question? It is fair to presume they stand with reference to it just as the head of the ticket does. If this be true, can the business men ard wage-earncrs afford to support any of these candi- dates? Since the line has been drawn on free silver and the commissary question. why
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
WILL NOT INDORSE IT.

Since 1893 1t has been well known in Alabama that Captain Johnston was the strongest man in the democratic party with the masses. Because of this fact his nomination was bitterly opposed in the campaign of 1894 by the leaders of the populist party, as well as by republican leaders. These leaders saw then that in case Johnston was nominated by the democrats he would draw thousands and thousands of their followers back into the ranks of the democratic party, and,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
Fall in Line.

To the State Herald:
 Since the constituuonality of a one week or two weeks pay roll is practi- cally conceded, not even the Evening News questioning 1t, the only step re- maining to be taken in order to obtain this much desired end is for every mer- chant, clerk, business man and wage earner to fall in line and put his shoulder to the wheel and go to the polls next Sat- urday and vote for R. M. Cunningham for the state senate; and as you go re- mind your friend and neighbor to do the same thing. Every man knows that the oftener pay days roll around the oftener money is put into circulation and into the channels of trade This is a benefit to everybody-the debtor and creditor This fight is virtually won. The check system must go. Victory is in sight, and let's make it unanimous.
 MERCHANT,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
NOT ICE,

All persons living along and adjacent to the sanitary sewer recently put in near Beeler's station and other points on South Highlands are requested to make connections with same at once. Twenty days after this notice parties who have failed to comply with the law requiring them to make connections with the above mentioned system of sanitary sewers will be dealt with according to section 276 of the city code
 J. D. GRESHAM,
 Sanitary Inspector.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

From all over the state comes reliable information that Johnston is gaining ground all along the line. He is stronger every day than he was the day before. All the changes are from Clarke to John ston, and such changes are going on in every beat in every county in Alabama every day.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The internal commerce of the United States equals the internal and foreign commerce of all Europe, outside of the British isles, combined, and our commer- cial power being equal to that of all Flu rope it is in our power to confer as great a demand on silver as all the govern ments of Eurone combined.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

can do so To accompany this with any action looking to Intervention is blum der in method and policy. It is to preJu- dice our first action as looking to ulterior objects which are not yet within range, wisely says The American.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
Protests Against It.
East Lake

Blue Creek, Ala, April 6. To the State Herald:
 circular headed by the name of "The Jefferson County Courier" and contain Protestant Voters of Jefferson County" has been received here during the past two days. On it's first arrival it created somewhat of a stir, but now that the people of Blue Creek have had time to seriously study the pamphlet a feeling of disgust is prevalent everywhere. It is hardly necessary for us to say that the effect intended to be conveyed by the originators of this precious document will not be forthcoming, but very diff ferent one prevails instead. We have come to nice pass when the religion of any candidate for office is brought for ward as an excuse for n1t allowing that man to occupy the office he aspires to fill, and it is to be hoped that the good sense of the voters of Jefferson county will lead them to not only denounce the circular in question, but also to vote for and sup port the man who is the subject of this malicious, shameful and damnable att tack. The American people are not fools. They know that the constitution of the United States guarantees every citizen the right to his religious opoinion IS long as that right does not interfere with the public morals and safety; and when circular such as the Jefferson County
 
 country it shows that the authors are not only devoid of the spirit of our free institutions, but also totally incapable of filling any office within the public gift. The protestant voters of Blue Creek are not to be fooled of~fed astray by appeals to their prejudice They will support the man who has been so viciously ma ligned and attacked, and when the dem ocratic primary is over a wholesome les son will have been taught the precious promulgators of this dastardly political scheme; that in one place. at least. in Jefferson county there are men whose love of fairness prevails over anything else We hope that every other precinct will act the same way and be as true to the principles of our government as we will be.
 The circular has made votes in this place for the man whom it was intended to injure and will act as a boomerang upon it's authors.
 SEVERAL PROTESTANTS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

If this district is not given the benefits of once a week pay day system the business and laboring men will have only themselves to blame. They can bring about the change if they so determine.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The restoration of bimetallism ecan alone result in appreciably broadening the market for manufactured goods, and until we restore bimetallism, en- abling our agricultural classes to com mand higher prices for their products, and thus increase their ability to pur- chase manufactured goods, no kind of tariff, high or low, can bring real pros perity to our manufacturers.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

In the state of Missouri seventeen counties have acted up to date and six teen of them have declared unequivocal- ly for the free coinage of gold and sil- yer. Thus it will be seen that the silver craze is dead in Missouri to the tune of 16 to 1.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

When Clarke supporter offers to bet on his favorite carrying Jefferson county and is called, he telephones for mes- senger to hunt up his friend who said he would put up the stuff.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The business men of Birmingham are warming up on the once per week pay day question and the laboring men have been warmed up on it for some time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The Advertiser continues to yell that Clarke will be the nominee, but doesn't say from what part of-the state his votes are to come.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
 I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre- cInct No. 37 subject to the action of the democratic primary. l. Fl. BENNERS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

The State Herald Is authorized to an- nounce the name of J. T. Mcknight as candidate for County Treasurer, subject to action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
Public Speaking.

Dr. Cunningham and MT. Porter. can didates for the democratic nomination for the state senate, have agreed to hold joint discussions at the following places and times: warrior-April 9, at 7:S0 p. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

The State Herald Is authorized to an nounce David J. Ovens ot Blrmlhsit4an&l & a9 eral assembly, subject to the action oI the ne democrats of the county at the prlilais election.
 The State Herald is authorized to an nounce Mr. l. A Brown as candidate for the Legislature. subject to the actloh ol the democratic primary.
 l hereby announce myself candidate TOT the next legislature from Jefferson eoHId.g' subject to the democratic primaries. Non NJ, brothers, do not fail to go to the pflInaIieS on April Il, as you all know l am not afraid of close runs. Yours resp9IGgttiiqqIiS9t, i9t hereby announce myself as candidate for the Legislature, subject to the oeiiio- N.''''0 i' ''' DANIEL A. GREENE. The State Herald is authorized to an for the Legislature, suplecU to actloh or the democratic primary.
 I hereby announce myself candidate for the Legislature before the democratic primaries to be held April H. lS9O wADE At the suggestion of some of my friends I announce that 1 will be candidate at the coming democratic primary for nomination as one of the candidates to represent J9l- ferson county in the Lower House ha ot octinn iao
  or saia primary i'eSgeSfsitNS"55' JOIN J. ALTMAN. The State Herald is authorized to an n nounce the candidacy of Mr. A. J. O I, heeao for the Lower House of the General A Asse,th- s.,it bly of Alabama from Jefferson county, sup sup ject to the action of the democratic prl- mary.
 The State Herald is authorized to ,aa an. ao nounce Col. Sam Will John as a candlaate for the lower house of the General As sembly of Alabama from Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic anu conservative party.
 To the State Herald: my name as a candidate for the Leglsla- ture, subject to the action of the demo cratic primaries to be held on April II; li;,,
 r. E. WHITE. I am candidate for the democratic nom ination. at the primary election on Aprll H. for Representative in the General Assem- ply. JOHN HAhhlNo'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

l Bets are freely offered to 1 that John | ston will carry Jefferson, and no takers.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

J. Felix Mclaughlin is a candidate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic primaries, April H. 1896.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

I 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., 1896-04-08

Our evening neighbor continues to dodge on the commissary question.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

Everybody should secure a copy of the interview given the Birmingham core spondent of the Advertiser by the pres ident of the Clarke club, which was pub llshed yesterday It will be good thing to keep. 1t will show after the 11th how a man is sometimes mistaken in politics. Talk about claiming. Now when it comes to that, commend us to the presi- dent of the local Clarke club. an. nI
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
FOR TAX COLLECTOP

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of MT. James B. Francis as a candidate for Tax Collector Of Jeffer- son county, subject to action of the demo- cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of Andrew w. Burgin as subject to the action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
FOR SHERIFF.

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Frank P. O'Brien as candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of T. S. Smith a candi- date for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary elec- tion.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

The State Herald IS authorized to an- nounce the name of A. J. Tarrant as a can dldate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
FOR CONSTABLE

The friends of c. w Austin announce him as a candidate for Constable. Beat No. 37, subject to action of the democratic pri- mary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

Our first duty is, to place the Cubans under the protection of international law. insofar as our recognition of them
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Kenneth F. Hawkins as candidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer of Jefferson county. subject to action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

For claimer commend us to the presi- dent of the Clarke club.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of pr. k. NJ. Cunning ham as a candidate for the State Senate from Jefferson county, subject to the ac- tion of the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald Is authorized to en- nounce the name of Felix Montgomery as a candidate for County Commissioner for the Fourth distrlct subject to the action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

I am a candidate for Tax Collector for Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primary. R. G. HEWITT
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
ANNOUNCEMEN TS.
FOR THE STATE SENATE.

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce MT. M. A. Porter as a candidate Tor the State Senate from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic and conservative party.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

B. w. Taylor is a candidate for County Commissioner for the Fourth district of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The Advertiser was able to find clip pings favorable to its candidate, MT. Clarke, last week in eight state papers. which 1t published, and alongside of them on the same page it published clip pings condemnatory of Captain. John ston from eight rabld populist papers. A newspaper claiming to be democratic is hard up for copy to fill up its columns when it has to clip uncomplimentary re- marks about a loyal and leading demo- crat from populistic papers.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The free silver craze which the Hon. Josiah Patterson stamped out down in Mississippi last year has risen up and struck him in the face in his own con gressional district in Tennessee. The Hon. Josiah had the feeling on to go to Chicago as a delegate to the national democratic convention, but his district says no. The district which the Hon. Josiah has the honor to speak for in con- gress has spoken within the last few days for itself and declares for the free coinage of gold and silver
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald is authorized to an. nounce the name of George l.. Young as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Commissioner. Fourth district sub. ject to the democratic primary election of Jefferson county.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

Johnston will carry every beat in Jef- ferson county.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
The State HeraId is

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 jcct to the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The State Herald IS authorized 10 an- nounce the name otrJ; K. F. Laird as a district, subject to action of the demoe cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

I am candidate for the democratic nom ination at the primary election on April Il, for Representative in the General Assem- bly,. JOHN HAhhlNo'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

Ine state Herald IS authorized to candidate for County Commissioner Tirst district subject to action of the demo. cratic primary election.
 w. c. McTyeire of beat S3 is a candidate for Commissioner from the First Distrioe of Jefferson county, subject to action os the democratic primary election.
 The State Herald is authorized to m nounce the name of Gen. George l., Tbomans ans as a candidate for reelection to the offics subject to~the Jefferson county democratio primary.
 The State Herald is authorized to . nounce William a s; Is,oe, Morrow as as candidate subject to action of the Jefferson Dcs1,ict coI,l democratic primary election. 'iy The State Herald Is authorized + nounce the name of Col J. F. B. Jacl an an as candidate for County CommissiaMNsooln Third district, Jefferson county, subject to The State Herald is authorized to .n. as a candidate for County CommissiHnlnaan Third district, Jefferson county si,h{aoti action of the democratic primary eieetono George w. West is candidate for ror.. ferson county, subject to the action o, nf Jet- tt democratic primaries. 'He The State Herald is authorized to o, nounce the name of J. T. Garretson an candidate for County Commissloner oti, as q district subject to action of the den,,c III nitu primary election 'ie The State Herald is authorized +o nouncc the name of N. D. Talley ne eo an- tIidate for County Commissioner fron, ean- ai Third District, subject to the choice ns ie .le democratic party of Jefferson county. 're w. w. Perkins of TrussviIle Is a card, date for County Commissioner iron, tbo Fourth district, subject to the action of the democratic party. e The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of George L. Young as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Commissioner. Fourth district sub. ject to the democratic primary election of Jefferson county.
 B. w Taylor is a candidate for Countv Commissioner for the Fourth district of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
 The State Herald Is authorized to sn- nounce the name of Felix Montgomerv a a a candidate for County Commissioner for the Fourth district subject to the action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
 FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
 hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre- cInct No. 37 subject to the action of the democratic primary. I. H. BENNERS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald Is authorized +o -
 nounce the name of J, T. Garretson as an, a candidate for County Commissloner ,ris, KS district, subject to action of the deniocrat tia primary election. "tic
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

w. w, Perkins of TrussviIle Is a oora, date for County Commissioner fron, th Fourth district, subject to the action of ths democratic party.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald Is authorlzed "a nounce the name of Col, J. F. B Jao,, so an an as a candidate for County CommissiinnIsoolh Third district, Jefferson county slihiaotl the democratic primary election, 'ee' to
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald is authorized to o,
 nounce William s. Morrow as a candidatio i- to for County Commissioner Third Distriutte te subject to action of the Jefferson coui'tt. democratic primary election. ouhiy
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald is authorized to a,,
 nouncc the name of N. D. Talley as s .o oa,i an didate for County Commissioner from eaho an Third District, subject to the choice nf thee the democratic party of Jefferson county. VI 'ie
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

George w. West is candidate for r,o,,...
 Commissioner for the Third district of Iny ferson county, subject to the action of IF, tha democratic primaries. VI the
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald Is authorized to an nounce David J. Ovens of Birmingham as a candidate for representative in the gen eral assembly, subject to the action ol the election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

w. c. McTyeire of beat 33 is a candidat Ia for Commissioner from the First Distrios of Jefferson county, subject to action of z the democratic primary election oi
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald is authorized to ,
 nounce the name of Capt. c. T. Ua r5,aeli rI an as a candidate for County Commissinn,ati Third district, Jefferson county. subieot T, action of the democratic primary eiectiotro 10
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald is authorized to n,
 nounce the name of Gen. George U, rbomns as a candidate for reelection to the ofiias of County Commissioner. Third disfriote subject to~the Jefferson county democratie primary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08


 You are hereby authorized to announce my name as a candidate for the Legisla- ture, subject to the action of the demo- cratic primaries to be held on April lv
 r. E. WHITE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

l hereby announce myself a candidate Tor the next legislature from Jefferson county subject to the democratic primaries. Nov, on Aprl II. as YOU ali know 1 am not afraid of close runs. Yours respectfully,
 l. A. CURLEE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-08

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce MT. l. A Brown as candidate for the Legislature, subject to the actloh ol the democratic primary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS.
Crowds Visit the Site of the New
Omaha Bridge.

Sunday was a fine day for stroll,
with its cool, bracing air and cloudless
sky that reminded a westerner of
winter day in Colorado. Several hun
dred people, on foot and in carriages,
went over to the Blue Earth river to
see what progress the Omaha road
was making with it's new bridge. A
quarter of mile below the old bridge
they found the work in progress and
considerable part of it completed.
The pile driver was making up lost
time by working all day Sunday, and
the sight of it was attractive to the
crowd. The big machine picked up
the heavy piles one after another and
pounded them down into the water
and sand within the Golfer dam on this
side, where they will later be sawed
off foot below extreme low water
mark after the water has been pumped
out of the excavation. A concrete
foundation will then be laid between
mass will be built up the stone pier of
huge squares brought from Widell's
quarry.
Two of these piers are already COM
pleted and are models of skillful work.
Two more have yet to be built, and
then the false work will be erected,
and the iron spans stretched across.
Mr.. Widell has delivered his stone
faster than it can be used. A tram
way has been constructed for it's rapid
hauling, and several derricks and an
engine are used to hoist the heavy
blocks into place.
Before the spring thaw takes place
and the river swells, the bridge will
be so far along that no difference will
be made if the flood does creep well
up the stone piers, which is not likely
this year unless heavy rains occur.