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Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

dealt with. The time given Venezuela by Great Britain for the payment of the Yuruan indemnity of f12,00O &6O0OO) ex- pired February 26. If it had not been for the pending dispute about other matters a British war vessel would be in the har- Dor of Caracas today for the purpose of taking possession of the town If the claim should remain unpaid. That was the course adopted last year against Nicaragua.
 The Yuruan incident is thus explained by the Chronicle:
 "The Yuruan incident as it is styled, occurred in 1894. The Yuruan country is far to the westward of the Schomburgk line and within the territory regarding the title to which Lord Salisbury is will
 ing to arbitrate. Chief Mac Turk of the Guiana colonial police, d military body, had established a station on the Yuruan river and it was garlisoned by an in- speetor and two or three men. The in- Speetor's name was Behrens, or Barnes, and one of the men was named Baker
 Tn August, 1894, a number of Nenezu- clans appeared and commenced choppinS wood on the side of the river where the police station was placed. Barnes drove them away, but they returned with arms the next day and continued thelr Work The affair was reported to the Gulana authorities and Barnes was directed tO occupy the ground where the Venezue- lans were cutting wood, to post sentinels there and to remain until driven away by superior force.
 "He obeyed these orders, and superior force of Venezueans drove him away erecting a pole and raising the Venezue- Ian flag over the territory. Some time afterwards the Venezuelan soldiers ap- pear to have left the place, and Barnes went to the spot and lowered the flag, carrying it away. This was New Years Day. 1895. In a day or two the Nenezue- Ian soldiers, about twenty in number, re turned and, seeing that their flag had been taken down and stolen, attacked Barnes and Baker, whom they captured. The men were kept short time as pf1s- oners and then released, furnished with mules and told to get out of the country
 "The facts were reported by Barnes, and his report was sentato the British government. AS Great Britain had no diplomatic representative in Venezuela, demand for f12,O00 was made through the German government and its minister at Caracas. It was required that pay ment should be made on or before Feb ruary 26.
 "Venezuela denied that any trespass had been committed by it's troops, but charged that the Guiana police were tres passers This raised the entire question as to whether the Yuruan country be- longed to Venezuela or Guiana, which is the question that Salisbury has offered to leave to arbitration. It is not probable, therefore, that any warlike demonstra- ton will occur at Caracas immediately, or that there will be a movement to pre- cipitate a conflict"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
WRONG AGAIN.
The Advertiser remarks.


 There were two members from Ala bama. Colonel Oates and Mr. Clarke, who took the presidents view of the re- peal of the Sherman law. Colonel Oates beat Captain Johnston for the democratic nomination for governor in 1894 and MT. Clarke will beat him for the nomination in 1S96."
 Our esteemed neighbor, who keeps ''principIe' distinctly in view, Is mis- taken. Colonel Oates did not support the presidents view. He was for the free coinage of silver at 20 to 1. His denuncia- tion of the gold basis and the few cranks" who indorsed that basis was so severe that he was regarded by a large number of silver democrats as sound bi- metallist He gained large number of votes because he did not agree with the president. Because of that disagreement and the Mobile Register, and was com pelled to publish letter in which he re- monstrated at the intolerance of those journals. MT. Clarke stands in a very different attitude. He is not for free sil- yer coinage at any ratio.
 Colonel Oates, besides getting a large support from his friends who believed in bimetallism, carried the counties of his old district on personal grounds. MT Clarke cannot carry those counties There is no part of the state stronger for silver than Colonel Oates old district MT. Clarke win not carry half the vote that was cast in convention for Colonel Oates
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
PARTY LAW
Adopted by the Executive Committee on
 Tuesday, January 21.

Adopted by the Executive Committee on
 Tuesday, January 2l. Whereas, The democratic committee of the United States, in its call of the na- tional convention, adopted a wise and conservative policy in inviting all con- servative citizens, irrespective of past po- litical associations or differences. to join in sending delegations to the said con- vention; therefore, be it
 Resolved by the state democratic ex- ecutive committee of Alabama, That we hereby invite all conservative voters, ir- respective of past political associations or differences, who can unite with us in the effort for pure, economical and con- stitutional government. and who will SUD- port the nominees and principles of the democratic party, to join with us in send ing delegates to the approaching state convention, to be held at the state capf- tol in the city of Montgomery upon a day to be fixed by this committee. The fore going shall also apply to the conventions called to nominate county and beat can
 2 Each county shall be entitled-t to the same number of delegates in said conyen- ton as it had in the last state conven- tion.
 3. Each county executive committee shall decide for it's county whether the delegates to the state convention shall be selected by primary election, beat meetings. county conventions or mass meetings.
 4. No delegate to the congressional con- vention shall be elected at the same time that delegates are selected to the state convention.
 5. That the executive committee of each county shall have the right to deter mine whether to admit any but white voters to the primaries of their respec- tive counties.
 Delegates to the congressional conven- tion shall be elected in such manner as the respective county executive commit- tees shall determine, on Saturday. the 22d day of August, 1896, and the congress sional conventions of the several districts fin the state shall be held on Tuesday. September 1, 1896, at such places as the respective congressional executive com mittees may determine. Each county shall be entitled to the same number of delegates in the congressional convention that it Is allowed under the foregoing apportfonment in the state convention.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
STATE PRESS ECHOES.

Johnston stock continues to grow high CT and higher all over the state.-Stand- ard News.
 The Johnston club is receiving the most encouraging reports from all over the county. Johnston Is gaining strength every day.-Montgomery Journal.
 The bully blue-eyed boy who tried to bully Billy Bryan, and who lives across the bay from old Baldwin, will be badly beaten by brave boy from Jefferson, who goes by the name of Joe This is an off year for blue eyes and brow beating. The people are in the saddle-Selma Times.
 Colonel Clarke is a great man and a good democrat, and can easily stand the defeat that will come his way a few months from now. The state convention Will be sure to nominate Captain John
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

Richard is himself again." and was in Centre for few hours on yesterday morning.-Coosa River News.
 Then we suppose he is advocating the free coinage of silver and again thinks MT. Cleveland "a d-d mugwump and no democrat" That is the way the Richard of old did and thought.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

Diaz found Mexico bankrupt and he has placed it in a state of solvency. He has repressed internal disorder. He has cemented the union of the Mexican states and has promoted the advance ment of the people. He has been wise and prudent ruer.-Chicago Chronicle.
 What? On silver basis? You don't say so? Has MT. Clarke heard of this man Diaz?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

MT. J. M. Bond, a highly respected citizen of this city. who has been for Clarke, stated to State Herald reporter yesterday that he was now for Johnston That he did not have the pleasure of hearing Johnston speak at the opera house. but he read his speech in the State Herald and was now for Johnston. He further stated that his boys are also for Johnston.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. nounee ns saee tSe eea of j. kard to as sn candidate for County Commissioner First district subject to action of the demo- cratic primary election.
 w. C. McTyeire of beat ss is a candidate for Commissioner from the First District of Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary election
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Gen. George l.. Thomas as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner, Third district, subject to the Jefferson county democratic primary.
 The State Herald Is authorized to an- nounce William s. Morrow candidate for County Commissioner Third District, subject to action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
 The State Herald is authorized to an as candidate for County Commissioner, Third district, Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primary election.
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Capt. c. T. Hardman as a candidate for County Commissioner Third district, Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary election. George w. West is a candidate for County Commissioner for the Third district of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
 The state fteralu IS autnOr1Zed to h. nounce the name of J. T. Garretson as a candidate for County Commissioners Third district, subject to action of the democratic primary election.
 w. W. Perkins of Trussville is a candi- date for County Commissioner from tho Fourth district, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 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 s,lb- feet to the democratic primary election of Jefferson county.
 B. w. Taylor is candidate for County Commissioner for the Fourth district of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
 The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of Felix Montgomery as A candidate for County Commissioner for the Fourth district, subject to the action of inc Jefferson county democratic primary election.
 FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
 I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre- cinct No. ST. subject to the action of the democratic primary. I. H. BENNERS.
 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-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

There are credtors,'' said a gentle man yesterday on the street, "who have very little confidence in those who theo- retically believe in paying debts in sound money,"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

to see to it that if the Spanish monarchy proposes to continue it's war to conquer Cuba that it must observe the laws governing civilized warfare and cease hutcherine the Cuban rebels.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

The consensus of opinion among dem ocrats throughout the city and county Is that there should be wisdom and con servatism displayed by democrats in this county. as 1t Is of supreme importance
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

At the risk of being charged with cruel ty to animals we again implore the Ad- vertiser to explain what 1t did with it's principles" in 1894 while it was support ing Colonel Stallings against Colonel NN1rl1r
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

Charles G. Brown, who has been in Montgomery the past few days, says that In his opinion there is no doubt but that Johnston will carry Montgomery county.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

to the welfare of our people that Jeffer- son county should remain democratic and that democratic officials should fill our offices. What profit would it be for a candidate to receive the nomination and then be defeated at the polls in Au- gust?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
FOR COIrNTy TREAsuRER.

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of J. T. Mcknight as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Kenneth F. Hawkins as a candidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer of Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

At the suggestion of some of my friends l announce that 1 will be a candidate at the coming democratic primary for nomination as one of the candidates to represent Jeff ferson county in the Lower House of the Legislature, subject of course to the action of said primary. Respectfully
 JOHN J. ALTMAN.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
THE VEN EzUBLA MATTER.

Before we get fairly into the Span ish crisis we must not forget that we have a Venezuela crisis on hand to be
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
FOR REFRESHMENTS.

The State Herald Is authorized 10 am nounce MT. John Mcqueen as candidate for the Legislature, subject to action of the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of Dr. R. M. Cunning ham as a candidate for the State Senate from Jefferson county subject to the ac- tion of the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

The State Herald Is authorized 10 an- nounce the name of Samuel L. Robertson as a candidate for reelection to the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, sub- ject to the democratic primary election.
 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., 1896-03-03
JOHN j. ALTMAN.

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the candidacy of MT. A. J. O'Keefe for the Lower House of the General Assem- bly of Alabama from Jefferson county, sub ject to the action of the democratic prl- mary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

The number of small railroads in the south which have been built within re- cent years is remarkably large. Their owners are principally lumber and min ing companies, who have constructed them originally for carrying timber, ore, etc., to mills and furnaces or to some larger system, with which they usually connect. The Manufacturers Record has been compiling a summary of these private railroad lines in the southern states, which shows that about $11, 100000 capital is now invested in them, and that the mileage is very extensive In North Carolina alone nearly 300 miles of such lines have been built. The longest pri- yate road is in southeastern Texas It is a tram road seventy-five miles in extent. In Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas and Georgia the investment of capital in these roads has exceeded $1,000,000 in each case. The figures given by the Manufac- turers' Record show that the greater number have been very profitable one line in North Carolina earning 10 per cent in annual dividends, while another company has built fifteen miles of exten- sion from the profits of twenty-five miles in operation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

A prominent politician said yesterday: 'aThere are two or three Clarke men in the city who continually walk the streets and stir up all the feeling they can be- tween democrats. being utterly reckless of the party's welfare. There are more than twenty-six candidates for county offices in Jefferson county, who are only interested in getting the nom- ination, but, in case of their nomination, are deeply interested in being elected in August. These men say that those per sons who are continually engaged in stir ring up strife are not doing the cause they would represent any good. How ever, these gentlemen can't be blamed, as MT. Clarke. candidate for governor, setthe example. It is rule or ruin with him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
ANNOUNCEM ENT IS.
FOR THE STATE SENATE.

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce Mir M. A Porter as a candidate for the State Senate from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic and conservative party.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Legislature before the democratic primaries to be held April H. 1896.
 W. Ii. WADE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
FOR SHERIFF,

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Frank r. O'Brien as candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

SuUJeVt tU lHe dClIUII UT NIIe mary. B. A. IiOMPSON.
 The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of T. s. Smith as candi- date for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action~of the democratic primary elec- tion.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

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.
 I am a candidate for Tax Collector for Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primary. k. C. HEWITT.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03
FOR CONSTABLE.

The friends of e. w. Austin announce him as candidate for Constable, Beat No. 37 subject to action of the democratic pri- mary
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of Andrew w. Burgin as d candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

The following letter was received by Attorney Felix E. Blackburprof this city from a prominent attorney of Morgan county yesterday, and was turned over to the Johnston club T have received your favor of the 18th instant relative to Captain Johnston's interests in this county, and am glad to say to you that I have the honor to be one of his hearty supporters in this campaign. I think that there is no question but that John- ston will carry Morgan county by very large majority. He is here today, and there is a tremendous crowd here to hear him speak-men from practically every precinct in our county-all of whom bring with them the most encouraging news as to his interests"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

Information has been received in this city that MT. Clarke was in close con- sultation with two certain railroad com- missioners at Hartselle on Saturday night. Mir Clarke is making desperate effort to carry Morgan county. He had already spoken in two places in Morgan county, and has now gone back and is speaking in that county this week. It is also rumored that the editor of the "Clarke column" will attempt to turn the tide in MT. Clarke's favor in Morgan county by going there in person. It is also stated that prominent corporation lawyer will also go there in MT. Clarke's interest It has also been stated that big bug from another state will speak there for MT. Clarke. A desperate effort is being made by MT. Clarke to carry Morgan county. It will be remembered that in the last campaign the county prorated equally between Oates and Johnston. But all this will be of no avail, for Johnston will carry Morgan this time by a large majority.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

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. I. H. BENNERS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

The State Herald is authorized to an nolince the name of Felix Montgomery as a candidate for County Commissioner for the Fourth district, subject to the action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

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., 1896-03-03

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., 1896-03-03

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Col. J. F. B. Jackson as a candidate for County Commissioner. Third district, Jefferson county subject to the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

The State Herald Is authorized to an- nounce the name of J. K. F. Laird a candidate for County Commissioner First district, subject to action of the demo- cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

w. w. Perkins of Trussville is a1 candi- date for County Commissioner from tho Fourth district, subject to the action of the democratic party.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

The State Herald Is authorized to an- nounce William s. Morrow a candidate for County Commissioner Third District subject to action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Capt. c. T. Hardman Third district, Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-03

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of J, T. Garretson as a candidate for County Commissioners Third nrimarX election.