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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24
Bx-sPEAKER CRISP DEAD.

For more than a. year 1t has been
known that Ex-Speaker Charles f Crisp
of Georgia was not enjoying good health.
His immediate family and friends have
known that in reality the physical condi-
ton of the great Georgian was critical.
1t was known to them that he was suffer-
ing from malady that was liable at any
moment to result in his death. But of all
this the outside world knew not, and this
morning when the news of the death of
the true and brilliant Georgian, which
occurred in Atlanta yesterday afternoon
at 2:15 o'clock, is read the country at
large will be unexpectedly made aware
of the untlmely coming of that which the
immediate family and close friends of
Judge Crisp have ben dreading for many
weeks, and the people of the United
States, regardless Of political convictions
or affiliations, will mourn the death of one
of the country's greatest men.
There were but few if any ADLER men
in the United States than Ex-Speaxer
Crisp and none truer. From the humble
walks of life he had, upon true and gen.
uine merit risen to the highest political
position that the constitution of his coun-
try would permit his countrymen to be-
stow upon him.
He was chosen speaker of the national
house of representatives in one of the
most heated contests that ever occurred
in that body over the selection of pre-
siding officer, triumphing in that contest
over two of the very ablest and most pop
ular democrats of that body of law
makers.
Within few days, had he lived. the
legisla ture of Georgia would have chosen
and commissioned Judge Crisp to repre-
sent his state in the United States senate.
For that office he went before the de-
mocracy of Georgia in the primaries last
summer, and was overwhelmingly elect
ed.
1t was during that canvass that the
fact that physically the beloved Georgian
had become unsound became known to
the outside world.
He was forced to retire from the stump
and since that time has taken but little
part in politics in public way, but for
that he would have long since been at
the front and in the thickest of the fight
in the great contest soon to come to
close. In the death of Judge Crisp Geor-
gia is called upon to give up one of her
ablest and most beloved citizens, the
country one of its ablest and truest men,
and the democratic party of the nation
one of its most gallant fighters, safest adj
visers and brilliant leaders. The entire
country mourns with Georgia today be-
cause of the passing away of the great
and good man she has furnished the
country, who in the service of his fellow
man freely gave the best days of his no
BILE life
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24
NEWS CONDEMNED

For Printing Republican Aid Society"
Matter in It's Columns.
At meeting Of the Bryan and Sewail
Democratic club of Woodlawn last night
the following resolutions were made and
adopted:
Resolved, That we. as true and loyal
democrats OF Woodlawn. Ala, in conven-
ton assembled. do condemn the position
taken by the News of Birmingham in
printing in IT'S editorial columns "Repub-
lican Aid society" matter against the in
terests of the democratic party. etc. We
believe this paper should either put at Its
masthead Mr.. Mckinley and be consist
ent Herewith, or stand by the party they
claim to follow. F
Resolved further. That a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the News and State
Herald with requests to publish.
BY order of president of Bryan and
Sewall Democratic club.
E. MCPHERSON, Secretary.
Endorsed by Young Mems Bryan and
Sewall Democratic club. BY order OF
president. jo II. e. MOSS.
Secretary,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

ties, the churches and all moral agencies.
1t is organized for the public good. Mr..
Guckenberger feels under obligation to
the public and will show his appreciation
by placing himself and the Quadruple
Quartette at the public's service.
The Professors Recital advertised for
this afternoon at the Conservatory of
Music has been postponed until today
week. This postponement is unavoidable
on Mrs. Guckenberger's account who Is
suffering from a bad cold, aggravated by
the recent dust.
The committeemen's tea at the Young
Mems Christian association last night
was brilliant and enjoyable affair, and
credit Is due the "Women's Auxiliary"
for the dainties of which all present par
took. The various committees were well
represented, and the outlines of the work
of each committee were presented by the
various chairmen. A progressive spirit
was manifested by all present, and the
work of this popular and valuable insti-
tuition will receive new impetus this
year.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24
OUR LETTER BOX.
ENTHUSIASM IN DEKALB.

Fort Payne, Oct. q.
To the State Herald
Speaking of enthusiasm. there never
was any such enthusiasm seen in this
district as is manifested by the Bryan
and Sewall and Bullock clubs at this
place. Last Saturday night Mr.. J. l..
Burnett, at the request of the club, made
a speech to one of the largest and most
enthusiastic audiences ever assembled in
the district Every chair in the large
court house was occupied, and standing
room was at "a premium. Not less than
600 people were present, large percent
age of whom were ladies' A brass band
and choir of young gentlemen and la
dies rendered campaign airs most beauti-
fully, and during the entire speaking the
house was wild with enthusiasm.
The whole town Is for Bryan, Sewall
and Bullock, except the republicans, who
are supporting Mckinley and Curtis. De-
Kalb is all right. IT is thoroughly or
ganized. Bryan. Sewall and Bullock clubs
are being organized in many beats. I'm
der the leadership of Fitzpatrick and
HARRISON you may set DeKalb down as
all right. Howard will not get 800 votes
in the county. y isN
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

residence, being near Capitol park, and
brought good price.
Mr. II. q. Swan went down to Tuska-
loosa yesterday to see college friends and
enjoy the football game.
The concert at the Conservatory of
Music this afternoon will be a musical.
event of Importance. The teachers in the
conservatory will fill the programme.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guckenberger rendered a
few of their friends a reception Thurs
day evening at their South Highland
home in commemoration of the thirty
second birthday of Mr.. Guckenberger.
The event in musical circles is the for
nation of the Quadruple Quartette by
Mr.. Guckenberger. These sixteen vocal
lists are the pick Of the city, and were Sc
lected for their peculiar abilities. The or
ganization is thoroughly democratic, gov
erning itself and having no officers. Mr..
Guckenberger says that the organization
will be at the service of the United Chari-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

If the laboring people are not for Bry-
an. why are they not demonstrating by
words and actions that they are for Nc
Kinley? If they are really for and ex-
pect to support the gold standard and the
mortgaged man, it would of course be
pleasant for them to proclaim that fact
from the house tops, as it were, as they
would not be met with any threats from
their employers nearly all of whom are
for Hanna.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

After desperate struggle the Adverti-
ser last spring lost its county, it's city, its
home voting precinct, and now that same
paper has the audacty to talk about
something or somebody having lost its
influence in Alabama.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

The democrats are disappointed at Han
mas decision to call off his proposed op-
position campaign of Illinois to Mr.. Bry-
an. Democratic leaders We're delighted at
the idea of having spell binder follow
MIR. BRYAN.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

Hanna says to a correspondent of a
New York paper: Tell your paper that
there are no doubtful states in the middle
west; say that Indiana win go for Nc
Kinley by 1000, 900 or 5000, 900 majority"
As the reporter retires Hanna calls for a
telegraph blank and wires Ex-President
Harrison that he must continue his tour
Of the Hoosier State, or 1t is lost.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

To ask a man if Bryan, in his judg-
ment, will be elected, is no more nor less
than asking man if he thinks the peo-
pie of this country are quite ready to sur
render themselves and their posterity to
the money power. OF course Bryan will
not be defeated.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24
TO TALK ON MISSIONS.

Mrs. Campbell of Soochow, China, at the
First Methodist Church.
Mrs. ]. P. Campbell, superintendent of
mission work in Soochow, China, will
speak at the First Methodist church SUM-
day evening at Ills o'clock. Members of
suburban churches and the general pub
lie are cordially invited to hear her. Her
theme is full of interest, and she presents
IT in an attractive manner
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

shortness of the supply, and they also say
that the inability of the banks to supply
the necessary funds to enable the holders
of wheat to hold it for better price has
forced them to turn loose their holdings
and run the price down.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

The Mckinley organ at Montgomery
talks gllbly about Kolb having lost his
influence in Alabama. Just bear that
fact in mind, and watch the returns on
the night of November and size up the
influence that republican organ now
yields in Alabama.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

The report comes that Frank Baltzell
is to begin the publication of a paper in
Montgomery. Is it possible that Baltzell
wants a paper Of his own, through the
columns Of which he can say to the Ad-
vertiser Ex-Governor Jones and others,
'"And so you have bolted, too?"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

Marcus Aurelius Hanna has been called
down on his proposition to have a spell
binder follow Mr.. Bryan in his tour of
Illinois. The republican campaign COM
mittee of Illinois has notified Mr.. Hanna
that they can't afford to have such a per-
formance
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

The money. power of the country was
unable to commit the democratic party
to goldbugisrn. and it will be unable to
buy McKinley's election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

. The collapse in the wheat market is
cited as an evidence of the fact that this
country needs more money. The gold
bugs say the rise was caused from the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24
MORRIS D. WTCKERsHAM.

The money power has been in control
Of the government for several years. but
1t did not get that control by appealing to
the people. To be permitted to retain that
control 1t has been put to the test of 60
ing to the people. and nothing is more
certain than that 1t will be ousted.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

Since Hanna's proclamation against CO.
ercion the Standard Oil company will
probably call in it's demand that it's en-
ployes must either vote for MCKINLEY or
look out for employment elsewhere.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24
ANNOUNCEMENT.

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.
erai election, first Tuesday in December.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24
POOR BUT FREE.

1t is some times argued by the advo-
Gates of the gold standard that the sup
porters Of free silver are regulators
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

The free coinage republican farmers
in the middle western states are rallying
to the support of Bryan.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

Hanna is as far from having enough
money to buy the election of Mckinley
as Whitney was from having enough to
buy the Chicago convention.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

The middle western states went to Chi
cago for free coinage, and they will give
their electoral votes to the free coinage
candidate
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

OF course William Crawford of st
Louis agrees with Hanna in what Hanna
has had to say against coercion.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24
Headquarters for California Wine.

So per dozen quarts, a pure and whole
some claret; 81 per dozen pints, a pure
and wholesome claret.
Southern wines, 81 per dozen quarts.
$3.50 per dozen pints.
We also keep full line of ports. sher-
ries and best grades of Californias
growth, equal to imported wines, at rea-
sonable prices. M. & A. WISE.
No. s, corner Morris ave. and goth st.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

The New York World has located the
silver trust at last. 1t now says the trust
has set Chairman Jones aside and as
sumed control of the campaign in Chi
cagO,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

Thousands of severe cases of rheuma-
tism have been cured by Hoods Sarsa-
Darilla Try 1t,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

Bryan has got Hanna and his GROVE
on the run in Illinois.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

Pennies saved grow to be dollars. Save
your money and deposit in Peoples Saw
ings bank. 8-l5-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

Put Illinois down in the democratic co
umn.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24
NATIONAL TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT.
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Arthur Nj. Sewall of Maine.

FOR STATE ELECTORS:
At-Large-S. w. John and }. W. A. san
ford. ,,,,u
First Distrct-E. L. Russell of Mobile. =.
Second District-John ID. burnett oI
Conecuh.
Third District-T M. Epsy of Henry.
Fourth Distinctly. B. Browne OF sheIpy.
Fifth Dstrict-T. l.. Bulger OF Iaiiapo9,s s
Sixth District-J. ]. Mayfield of Tuska-
loosa. !,
Seventh District-M. D. Sibert OF Etowah.
Eighth District-E. b. Almon of Colbert.
Ninth District-C. b. Powell of JEFFERSON.
FOR CONGRESS.
Hon. Oscar w. Underwood.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24
HOW TO VOTE.

HOW TO VOTE.
We give below the full electoral ticket
for Alabama. Opposite each Bryan and
Sewall eleetor we place an X mark. Prob
ably there are 100000 voters in Alabama
who can read and write. but who would
be troubled to select the eleven names
which they desire to mark as the ones
they desire to vote for.
Let every democratic voter commit to
memory the eleven names in the follow
ing list preceded by an X mark.
This is very important. Commit them
to memory:
NATHAN H. ALEXANDER.
x e.. B. ALMON.
JOHN ANDREWS.
J.B. APPLETON.
b. BALDWIN.
J. NJ. BARNES.
T. b. Buckley.
x WILLIAM B. BROWNE.
CHARLES w. BUCKLEY.
x THOMAS L. BULGER.
JOSEPH w. BURKE.
w. P. BURKS.
x JOHN ID. BURNETT.
WILLIAM M. COLEMAN.
o. E. COMsTOCK.
c, E. CRENsHAW.
j. B. CUMMING.
ANTHONY r. DAWSON
L. Q. DAWSON.
CHARLES E. DUNN.
x THOMAS NJ. ESPY.
FRED S. FERGUSON. :.
NELSON FULLER.
H. P. GAINES.
A. b. CASTOR.
JOSEPH H, HARRIS.
THOMAS T. HARVEY.
S. A. HOBsoN.
DANIEL E. HUGER.
x SAM WILL JOHN.
A. B. JONES.
LAWRENCE KNIGHT.
EDMUND B. LANGLEY.
LAWRENCE H. LEE.
]. C. LESTER.
x ]. ]. MAYFIELD.
J. P. MUDD.
WILLIAM o. MULKEY.
X CHARLES B. POWELL.
CHARLES RATTRAY.
r. BARNWELL RHETT.
X e. L. RUSSELL.
x J. w. A. SANFORD.
r. l.. Scale.
JOHN G. SEARCY.
JOHN B. SHIELDS.
X NJ D. SIBERT.
JOHN A. STEELE.
]. w. STEWART.
A. S. STOCKDALE.
j. J. TAYLOR.
NICHOLAS M. WARE.
ANDREW J. WARNER.
MORRIS ID. WTCKERSHAM.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-24

residence, being near Capitol park, anC
brought a good price.
The sun., 1896-10-09
THE cLAWsox nor Ay IMBEcILE.
So DIR. Gray OF New York Swears In the
SomorviIle Murder Trial.

So DIR. Gray or New York Swenr0 In tn o
Somorviile Murder Trial.
SoMERvILLE. Oct s.-The trial OF tho hoy
Elmer Clawson for the murder of farmer Harry
Hodgett, near Pluckamin. on the morning OF
Aug. 10. was resumed to-day. Juror Jacob C.
Gulick was III, and 1t was not until $3.50 O'Clock
this afternoon that he revived sufficiently for
the trial to proceed.
The story told in court yesterday by Mrs. Boil
mer of Clawson's halluclnations and murderous
inclinations was supported to-day by Mrs. Phil
lips of Bernardsvlle, whose evidence went to
show that when Clawson got II into HE head he
must kill some one. he did not hesitate to take
his own life.
Mrs. Phillips told the Court that Elmer Claw
son worked on her place at Rernardsville. She
saw him acting strangely on several occasions
and one night she watched him through key
hole after he had entered his room. She saw
him take from a paper some green powder and
mix 1t with liquid IN bottle. On tho following
She followed him. He came out of the barn and
fell to the ground violently Ill. Medical aid was
summoned and IL was discovered that he had
taEen ParisGrcrn. Asked why he had attempted
TO kill himself, he replied, oh. had to do it."
Dr.. Landon Carter Gray or New YORK city
testified for the defence. He said he examined
Clawson in prison and noted his pnst life. His
conclusion WAS that the boy was an imbecile. or
nearly so. and that there were manifes-
he said. had no com orchensive knowledge OF
God. although lS years of age. AS to hell
when he had questioned him about 1t in connec-
tion with his crime. he had said: Hell could
have made no difference with me about kill nR
Harry Hodgett." The expert further testi ed
that lie thought Cawson was unable to distin-
Guish between right and wrong.
The case will be continued tomorrow. when
DR.. John w. Ward OF the New Jersey State In
bane Asylum. who has examined Claw son in tho
presence OF other physicians, will take the stand
The sun., 1896-10-09
EAST RIVER FRONTS ,CoNDITIoN.
Dock Board Engineers Recommend Trans
fer OF Canal Boats to North River.

Dock Board Engineers Recommend Trans
fer OF Canal Boats to North River.
The Dock Board at its meeting yesterday con-
sdered a report OF its consulting engineers as to
the East River front. The report sets forth that
the river front from the Battery to Grand
street, which is the only part accommodating
heavy traffic, has not been improved for the
last thirty years. In regard to the berths for
sailing craft in this section the report says:
Statistics show q decrease In foreign busi-
ness done by sailing vessels at this port In the
last few years. This business Is now done on
uncovered piers. Your Board sees no reason
why this class of traffic cannot be done better
covered than on uncovered piers. We rec
ommend that steps be taken to secure legisla
tion by which the right TO build sheds and to
have the exclusive use OF the piers may be sepa-
rated at the discretion of the Board, so that IL
may have the authority to allow sheds to be
built on piers without at the same time giving
exclusive use of the same"
The report also recumcnds that steps be taken
to procure legislation transferring the canal
boat herths from toenties slip to some point on
the North River; that efforts be made looking
River which extends from Fourteenth street
to Twenty-third street. that steamboats,
navigating Long Island Sound can have their
terminus in the neigh hborhuod of East Twenty
where trailic is more conRested. and that new
iron piers contemplated in the district be built
Mt right angles with the bulkhead wall.
Tho report also says that in the opinion Of the
of the Sound steamboats, from the North River
TO the upper East River is OF the greatest i'm
portRnce. In regard to the river front between
Thirty-fourth street and ll0th street the report
commodation in the district in tho same man
ner rs the North River front
The sun., 1896-10-09
BR0KER WHITE RELEASED.
Justice Clement Finds Tint tho Attach
mcnt " as Fatally Defective.

Justice element Finds Tint tho Attach.
mcnt Vas Fatally Defective.
Josiah J. White. the Brooklyn broker who
was arrested on Tuesday on attachment
issued by Surrogate A bbott, and who was forced
to spend two nights in Raymond street Jail. WAS
before Justice Clement, in the Supreme Court
yesterday. on q writ OF habeas corpus sued out
by his lawyer. ex-AssistnnL District Attorney
John F. Clarke. who had been substituted for
Charlec J. Patterson. Mr.. Clarke contended
that the Surrogate had no Jurisdiction to COM
NIT Mr.. White to Jail. The only effect, he said.
oil the attachment was to produce Mr.. White
before tho appraiser for examination as to the
value OF his deceased wife's estate. and then. IL
nc refused to answer. the Surrogate" mix lit COM
NIT him TO jail. Under the original attachment
he might he Kept In jail forever.
' Here 10 an old man." Mr.. Clarke continued
:" He is no teion. no thief. 10 be confined in jail
No matter what his peculiar mental character
istics may be. ne has held high position IN the
community. IL he Is released he is willing to
submit TO the examination. In pure humanity
this old man ought tn be taken out OF jan"
Justice Clement said that the writ OF attach
ment was fatally defective and discharged Mr.
White.
When Mr.. White was on his way out Of tho
Court House he was rearrested fresh at
tachment issued by surrogate Abbott. the
words from day to day" winch appeared in
tho former document, being stricken out. He
was again taken before Justice Clement on n
new haGeas corpus and again released. Mr..
White threatens 10 sue all the parties RESPONSE
BILE for his incarceration.