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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We the democrats of the state of Ala
bama, in convention assembled, declare
our continued faith in the old time and
honored principles of the democratic
party, and among these principles are
the following:
l. The free and unlimited coinage of
silver and gold at 16 to | as the standard
money of the country, without any dis
elimination against either metal and
without the consent of foreign nations.
as the United States coined silver and
gold before the republican party OBJ
tanned control of the government and
changed the coinage laws of the country
for the benefit of a class and to the in
jury of great mass of the people.
3 The unconstitutional penalty of 10
per centum on each issue of state bank
notes by any state on national Dank
ought to be repealed
II is our purpose to maintain a govern
ment in this state fair and just to all,
under control of the white men of Ala
bama.
The faith and credit of the state must
be maintained untarnished.
our system of public education should
be improved and extended so far as the
state has the ability, without oppressive
taxation.
We are in favor of honest and fair
elections, and we recommend that laws
be enacted under which primary cleo
tions and other party proceedings for the
selection of candidates may be con-
Quoted.
We cordially invite all good citizens of
fhis state, and especially all democrats
who strayed from the party, to unite
with us in an earnest and determined eff
fort to maintain good government in the
state of alabama.
Let us preserve the dignity and credit
and peace. and, If possible, the prosperity
of our state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
DEMOCRACY OF ALABAMA HAVE
SPOKEN


The democracy of Alabama have
spoken to the world. They have spoken
frankly, bravely and so intelligently that
the dullest comprehension need not pause
TO study the meaning of a single phrase
of its platform.
The convention which has just adjourn
ed, after adopting platform and naming
list of candidates for the highest offices
of the state within the gift of the people
of the commonwealth was in many re-
spects memorable, a most remarkable
body. Certainly never has there assem-
bled in Alabama a convention of dele
gates fresh from the masses Of the peo-
pie that more nearly, truly and intelli-
gently represented the enlightened con-
v.ctions of a free citizenship. There can
be no ground for complaint that any
issue of the campaign was so obscure as
to confuse the mind of any democratic
voter. The main question felt and real
lied in Alabama and recognized without
cavil beyond the borders of this state as
the paramount issue between Captain
Johnston and Mr.. Richard FL. Clarke
was the money question, whether the peo-
pie of Alabama should declare for the
restoration of free silver coinage at the
tried ra ito of IS to / or indorse the status
quo of the single gold standard.
The democrats of Alabama have met
the issue like the true, brave men who
compose the fighting manhood of the
great party. In the face OF alternate
threats and rid!cule, undeterred by the
melancholy notes of fearful skepticism,
or the contumelious animadversions of
hot Of hot
calling themselves administration men.
the democrats of Alabama have by their
manfu words commended themselves
everywhere to those who honor courage
and love the truth
1t needs no factitis,-e narrative now
to tell the people what sort of leader to
expound his party's declaration they
have in Joseph f. Johnston. The great
cause has honored him and we believe
he will in all respects prove eminently
worthy of the high trust placed in his
hands. His associates on the ticket are
all true and admirable men and demo-
Gratis. They are an excellent staff for
the commanding general, and they will
be in the saddle with him until glorious
victory Is won for as noble and brave a
democracy as ever avowed the principles
OF right.
The eyes of the whole nation have
been upon the democrats of Alabama in
their struggle and in their intensified
differences with each other. These diff
ferences have been put aside and the
cause of the party against the common
enemy taken up with a spirit and resolu-
ton worthy of emulation by democrats
all over this great land.
All honor to the true and brave men
who composed the Alabama democratic
convention of 1885, They have sent a
message OF good cheer and assurance of
victory that will gladden. the hearts of
all who call themselves democrats
throughout our beloved southland and
wherever the party of Jefferson is es-
teemed as the champion of the peoples
liberties
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
THNY ARE TRUE, WORKING DEMO.
GRATIS gEyN

The State Herald presents this morn
ing resolutions adopted by the German
Americans of this city at their meeting
"Wednesday night in Erswen hall. The
German-Americans of Jefferson county
compose, not only large percentage of our
enterprising citizenship, but are impor-
tant factors in politics as well. Besides,
none will so farther, work harder or sink
their hands deeper into their pockets
when need be 10 secure success than
they. 1t was unfortunate thai in making
up the delegation to our state convention
that this particular factor in our citizen
ship was not represented, which was a
mere oversight, the result of the excite
ment attending the making up of the
delegation.
In justice to our Cierman-Americans
ahe State Herald is proud to state that
they are democrats who do not yield their
principles or become lukewarm over what
might appear an Indifference as to their
support. but on the other hand they de-
mand recognition like men and In the
right manner as is Illustrated by their
resolutions.
The German-Amercans we repeat, are
democrats-,Joe Johnston democrats, for
the nomination and for his election-and
VIII stand true to every candidate on the
ticket. Their demands are just, and will
be SO recognized.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
BANKHEAD AS CHAIRMAN.

Congressman J. Fl. Bankhead is q
splendid presiding officer His admins
tration of the duties of that position dur
ing the deliberations of the recent demo-
cratic convention won for him new lau-
rels Every member and every spectator
who was in attendance upon the sessions
of the convention went away praising
the chairman. His rulings were all per-
fectly fair and in every instance gave
perfect satisfaction. He demonstrated al
once that he was perfectly familiar with
parliamentary law and also that he was
determined to control the convention,
and that it's deliberations should be car
red on in an orderly and decorous
manner. His evident determination that
every member on the floor of the conven-
ton should be accorded perfect fairness
at once won for him the admiration of
every delegate present.
OF Colonel Bankhead as presiding Of
ficer and as to his discharge of the duties
of the position, the Advertiser of yester-
day said:
1.-The state convention was fortunate
in selecting so capable presiding off,
Ger as Hon. j. II. Bankhead. He thor
oughly understood the duties of the po-
sition and won just commentator for
his fairness and ready manner of meet
ing questions and disposing of business
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

Church of the Advent will occur tomor-
row at Blount Springs. The special train
for the picnic party will leave the station
promptly at 8:15 O'Clock tomorrow morn
Ing.
Mrs. william H. Johnston and Miss
Mary Johnston spent several days in
Montgomery this week.
Miss Ola Roden, who has been pursuing
her art studies in New York for several
months past under the best teachers, has
returned home, and is receiving very
warm welcome from her friends. Miss
Roden was accompanied home by her
cousin, Mrs. j. H. White of Uniontown,
who has been spending two months in
New York also with Miss Roden On
their way home Mrs. White and Miss
Roden stopped in Nashville for few
days on visit to Mrs Whites daughter,
who Is now attending school in that city.
Miss Ola Roden is one of the most popu-
lar bellies in Birmingham society and one
of our most charming and accomplished
girls, and she was greatly missed by her
large circle of Birmingham friends during
her sojourp in New York. Mrs. j. Fl.
White of Uniontown Is now the guest Of
Mrs. b. F. Roden at her handsome home,
corner of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth
street.
Mrs. Robert III. Pearson is visiting her
sister, Mrs. DIR. Vaughan, at Hot Springs.
Mrs. Thad Weatherly's pretty green
and white card party on "Wednesday
afternoon, given in honor of Mrs. George
Weatherly of Montgomery, was a de-
lghtful occasion. Her home on Eleventh
avenue, South Highlands, was taste
fully decorated with potted plants and
cut flowers. and the lovely color scheme
green and white-was carried out in all
the appointments and decorations. There
were five tables of players, and the prize
"a beautiful blue Delft plaque-was won
by Mrs. Eugene Brown. After the game
delicious refreshments were served by
Mrs. Thad Weatherly. The following Ia
dies enjoyed Mrs. Weatherly's hospital
ity on Wednesday afternoon: Mrs.
lCo.,ti,al1fad c,aI ,inlatla Pa
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
ORGANIZE FOR THE BATTLE.

The State Herald calls upon every
democrat within the borders of Alabama
to join it and let's get down to work In
dead earnest, with the full determina-
ton to roll up in August one of the
largest democratic majorities that Ala
bama has ever given her democratic
nominees. Organization is the most pow
erful weapon in political warfare. Let's
organize from Tennessee to the Gulf of
Mexico and from the Georgia to the
Mississippi line. Let's organize q DEM
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
It Cured Them All.

Mr.. Henry Shira, Grard, Ala, says:
1.-TWO years ago l had severe case of
grippe and could not recover from It's eff
fects. About year ago 1 tried King $
Royal Gemetuer and was soon WELL 1t
also cured me of bowel trouble, which
had for four years, and find 1t to be q
quick cure for headache. 1t cured my
wife of grippe also, and she says it is the
best thing she can get for asthma and
vertigo. 1 heartily recommend 1t as a
good family medicine" New package,
large bottle. 10S doses, 81. For sale by
druggists.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
Carry the news to ode old man."
YESTERDAY IN THE COURTS
Inferior Criminal Court.

Lizzie Weaver, larceny of scarf pin
from the person of George F1ewellen;
bound over to the grand jury in the sum
of $100.
Sarah Spears, disorderly conduct: 50.
Will Wilson, minor visiting saloons; So.
Fouse Williams, escaping after sem
tence; IS.
Alfred German, trespass; S..
Jim German, trespasS S. t
Allen Billingsly, lettering; SIS.
Florence Ware, disorderly conduct: IS
and costs. 80
Lewis Collins, fighting; S..
Marriage Licenses. sf,i
The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday: f7ef
Mr.. p. L. Etheridge and Miss Gibbie
Warwick.
Mr.. Baths Allen and Miss Annie May
Bridewelt
Mr.. w. J. Parsons and Miss Fannie
Allen.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

The pops say that the democrats have
stolen their thunder and their platform;
conservative republicans are asking
themselves on what to base an issue;
the gold standard democrats are saying
we take it straight. Taken altogether,
the action of the democratic convention
has proven a healing balm on the politics
of Alabama.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

DR.. r. NJ. Cunningham, Jeffersons
d. nocratic nominee for the state senate
is credited with making one of the best
speeches before the state convention.
Higher political honors than the state
senate await DIR. Cunningham.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

The nomination of Captain Johnston
and the adoption of a free silver plat
form is a victory for the people.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

Senator Morgan can repeat with en-
phass, the senate is delighted with
the nomination of Captain Johnston.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

The Auditorium.
When the auditorium Is built the state
conventions of the political parties will
undoubtedly be held in Birmingham. Ev-
cry delegate who has been cooped up In
the small hot hall of the state capitol
will vote to hold the convention in this
city. When the people get in the habit
of holding their conventions here it will
be natural to move the capitol to Bir
mingham. The populists of the state are
now solidly in favor of the removal of
the capitol to Birmingham. On this
point they find many democrats and re-
publicans who agree with them.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET,

FOR SENATOR.
DIR. r. NJ. Cunningham.
FOR REPRE SENTATINES:
j. j. Altman.
|. A. Brown.
ID. A. Greene.
John Harkins.
l.. Y. Lipseomb.
ID. j. Ovens.
FOR SIIERIFF:
Frank Z. O'Brien.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR:
j. h. Francis.
FOR TAX ASSESSOR:
j. Felix Mclaughlin.
FOR TREASURER:
Kenneth II. Hawkins.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
w. +. Stratford.
l.. d. Lacey.
William S. Morrow.
George l.. Young.
FOR CORONER:
r. E Jones'
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

GOVERNORS:
Joseph r. Johnston of Jefferson.
SECRETARY OF STATE:
j. Kirke Jackson of Lauderdale.
TREASURER:
George w. Ellis of Montgomery.
AUDITORS:
Walter 8. White of Colbert.
ATTORNEY-G ENERAL:
William c. Fits OF Tuscaloosa.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION:
John O. Turner of St Clair
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE:
l. Il. Culver of Bullock.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

Old scores have been wiped out and
o,d-time democracy has asserted itself in
Alabama.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

No substitutes can fill the place of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t is the one true
blood purifier.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
OUR SOCIAL WORLD

(All items of social interest will be gladly
noted In these columns If sent to Mrs.
Tenth and Eleventh avenues. South High
lands Telephone 9SS0
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

Continued ON Eighth Page.)
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

she shall not indulge in red tape lido
sYncracies If there is any possible means
to prevent it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-01

Bristol are located about mile apart
on opposite sides of the Delaware
river, you will perceive the extreme
hopelessness of Jones's case.
dts all the fault of that turnpike
man who gave them the supper, or
was it the breakfast ?" cried Jones, in
his agony. "If they had only charter,
ed me to lay a turnpike from Pigs
Run to Terrapin Hollow I might have
borne it, but the very idea of laying a
turnpike across the Delaware river
from Burlington to Bristol, is an infer
nal absurdity."
So it was.
"And amt you divorced ?" said
Eliza, a tear rolling down each cheek
"No!" thundered Jones, crushing
his hat between his knees; "and what
is worse, the legislature have adjourn
ed and gone home drunk, and won'1
he back to Trenton until next year."
1t was sad. The mistake had oc
Cured on the last day of the session
when the legislators and transcribine
clerks were laboring under the effects
of champagne supper, followed by q
champagne breakfast. Smiths name
had been put where Jones's ought tt
have been, and "wisey wersey," as the
Latin poet hath it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-01

CONQUERED HIMsELF.-"So you
wish to learn Christian science" said
teacher of that "doctrine" to a lank
fellow that had applied for tuition.
eyes, sir. What are your terms !"
"Five dollars for three lessons"
"AlI right, I'll take the first lesson
right now."
The teacher then began to lay down
the principles of the "science." "You
must first learn" said he, "to conquer
SELF"
Gall right" the pupil answered.
"You must exterminate every hu
man desire; must give yourself up tc
the ruling of your spirit instead u
yielding to a single impulse of the
body"
"All right" the student agreed.
"Well," the teacher one day remark
ed when the term has been completed
II think that you are now prepored to
.raduate with honosr."
GAIL right; much obliged"
"But have you not forgotten some
thing?" the teacher asked when the
student had started out.
"No, reckon not"
eyes, you have forgotten to pay me
the So"
ooh! you see, 1 had strong desire
to pay you-a very strong desire OF
the flesh as it were-but have succeed
ed in conquering all that sort of thing
So long"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-01
TAX RETURNS FOR Is95-'96.
Office of the County Auditor of York
County, South Carolina,

YoRKy1LLE, S. c., December 4, 1895.
TN accordance with law the TAN
i BOOKS for the RETURN OF PEk'
SONAL PROPERTY for the fiscal yea
1886, will he opened on JANU AK
lST, 1896, and closed on FEBRUARY
GOTH, 1896. For the. convenience OF taX'
PAYERS, will attend the following places
on the DAYS named, to receive tax returns
At Yorkville, on Wednesday, January
At Sharon, on Thursday, January 2
At Bullock's Creek, on Friday, Janua'
At McConnellsville, Saturday, Janua-
ry 4. .
At Antioch, on Tuesday, January l.
AtNewport. on Wednesday, January 8
At Clay Hill, on Thursday, January D
At Harper's Store, (Point) OH FRIDAY
January 10.
At Bethel, on Saturday, January ii.
At Clark's Fork, on Monday. January
l3. -,
At SMYRNA, on Tuesday, January IA.
At Grover, on Wednesday, January 10.
At Buffalo, on Thursday, January l6'
At Blacksburg, on Friday and Satnr-
day, January, Tand Is. ,o
At Yorkville, on Monday, January 70.
At Clover, on Tuesday and Wednesday,
January 81 and %.
At Bethany, on Thursday, January -
At Hickory Grove, OH Friday and Sat
urday, January "a and .:
At Roddey's, on Monday, January y.
At Rock Hill, on Tuesday, wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, january
2Sth, 29th, Both, 3lst and February lst.
At Yorkville. Monday, February 3.
AT Fort Mill, Wednesday and Thurs
day, February and 8.
At Yorkville, from Friday. February I.
to Thursday, February 20. inclusive, ut
which latter date the books will he closed
and 50 per cent. penalty will attach to
delinnuents. w. j. WATERS,
County Auditor.
Decnmber4 ST II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-01
LANDS FOR SALE AND RENT.

LANDS FOR SALE AND RENT.
THE following REAL ESTATE may
l. he purchased on easy terms both as
to price and time; and nearly all the
farming lands may likewise be leased.
IN BULLOCK'S CREEK TOWNSHIP.
/. The Sanders Store Place, So acres,
near Olive, now occupied by w. n. Har-
din.
9. A part of the Rosborough Place,
about sS acres, near Olive, now occupied
by John Roach.
IN BROAD RIVER TOWNSHIP.
|. A part of the J. A. Wallace Place,
about AZ acres, near Clark's Fortnight
hand going from Yorkville.
2. The Rufus Hunt Place, about 80
acres, on Clark's Fork, adjoining lands OF
JOS. \. Smith and others.
3. The T.. P. Castles Place, about SO
acres, near Carp.
4. The Fayssoux Place, about 100 acres,
near Smyrna.
5. Vacant lot at Sharon, half acre-part
of the Rainey lands.
IN BETHESDA TOWNSHIP.
The Burris Place, (estate lands of Mrs.
c.. T.. Henlphill, deceased) about 200 acres,
near McCOnnellsville.
IN YORK TOWNSHIP.
l. The Ross Place, about $50 acres. adj
joining lands of John NJ. Hope, near
Yorkville.
2. The Wilson Place, about 62 acres, on
Adair'S Ferry road, three miles from
Yorkville, now occupied by w. +. CASTOR.
IN KINGS MOUNTAIN TOWN
SHIP.
The Sam Moore Place, about 80 acres,
adjoining lands of d. NJ. Hall.
IN FORT MILL TOWNSHIP.
The Samuel Ballue Mill Site, about 2!
acres, adjoining The Kimbrell lands.
IN YORkEILLE.
|. The John G.. Dickson Home Place,
about acre, on Kings Mountain street.
2. The Lawrence Davis Place, about a
half acre, on Three C's Railroad street.
In every case where the particular piece
of property is not owned by me, / am
acting simply as the agent of the land
owner.
For particulars apply to
C.E. SPENCER, Attorney at Law.
December l5 So W
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-01

BaT The magazine of the Smithdeal
Hardware company, located near
Salisbury, N. c., and containing 1900
pounds of dynamite and about so kegs
of gunpowder, was exploded on Tues
day of last week, either through the
carelessness or mischievousness Of two
boys who were hunting in the vicinity.
The names of the boys were George and
Ira Weaver. Their father had warned
them not to 60 near the magazine, and
under no circumstances to fire off their
guns in the vicinity. 1t is thought
that possibly one Of the boys deliber'
ately fired his rifle into the building
ard that the bullet caused the explo'
sion. George Weaver was instantly
killed and Ira Weaver was so badly
wounded that it is thought that he will
die.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-01

nd- A swindle is being extensively
practiced on the settlers in Oklahoma
in this wise: A man well-dressed and
with business-like air calls upon the
people and represents himself as a
government detective or agent, with
the statement that there is much coun-
terfeit money in circulation and re-
quests them to show what coin. they
have in their possession. He then
uses chemical which turns the coin
black, declares it spurious and takes it
away with him. The victims say
nothing for time for fear of being ar
rested for having counterfeit money in
their possession, and by this time the
swindler is far away.