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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
THROUGH THE STATE.
All ron A REPUBLICAN, MASS
MEETING ~ STANTON.
T.c CONGREGATIONAL NominatIon-1hc
Denocratic Primary-SleiEh-n
m. Question of ~ New Court
u,use-Oihcr virginia News

sTAVNTON, March 12-(speclal)-hon'
e.iuiam +. Craig. chairman Of the City
and County Republican committees has
.ssued a call for mass-meeting OF
..,union aud Augusta Republicans at The
.,,rt-bouse Monday. the sd instant, to
,nnoint delegates to the district and the
state conventions, which In one case
.,l make % nomination for Congress. and
d, che other elect delegates to the ST.
top,s convention Mr. Jacob Yost Will
M doubt De again nominated for Con-
rr,ss so other man is prominently
spoken O..
PRIMARY ORDERED.
The Democratic City Committee last
,..1t ordered a primary to be held April
,,6 10 name candidates for the various
CIV Offices The plan Of primary was
agreed on, the candidates TO be all as
.,-sel alike 20 cover the costs Of election.
The Jingle OF sleish-bells Is heard on
tbe streets to-day. quite an unusual thing
for March.
Mound party for the benefit OF the
Kings lHN.IttlS llprpiisAl was AoA ~
dav. and a generous supply of groceries,
claiming. and other needful things was
received.
PERSONAL NOTES.
The Rev. Henry Alexander White OF
Lexington. the son-in-law Of Judge
beverly Il. Wexford. of Richmond. has
been In town this week, and preached
several able sermons TO the PresbyterIans
az the city.
The local press Is agltating the matter
nj building a new courthouse Tor Au-
eus,a-one commensurate with the wealth.
and needs Of the county. The present
beilding is entirely too small lor the
volume OF court business.
Hon. James Lindsay Gordon Oh Ne"
York. IS here visiting his brother MI a.
a. Gordon.
Misses Leila and Meme Myers or ken
nond. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edward
.ChOls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
ALLIsoN's MONEY PLATFORM.
Adopted by Iowa state Convention,
which Nominated Him Wednesday.

II the dominant issue is to be finance.
then no man In the nation has greater
reputation for financial resourcefulness
and constructiveness and soundness, n
fact conspcuously recognized by the
pressure Of Presidents Garfield and Harri-
son upon him to take the portfolio Of the
Treasury in their respective administra-
lions. He has been favorable TO a true
bimetalllsm and has at all times labored
to maintain an abundant currency OF
gold, silver. and paper. made incontro-
vertible and equal to the best currency
OF the commercial world. He has de-
manded for the business OF the nation a
currency equitable and stable free from
the oscillations 80 dangerous TO business
interests, and so unjust TO the wage
earners OF the natica. whose thousands
Of millions Of annual wages and many
thousand millions Of credit in savings
banks and other forms constitute them
the great creditor class OF the nation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
A Very sad Case In Ronnoke-Bought
N Handsome Residence.

ROANOKE. VA. March 12.-(Special)-
Deserted By her husband. with large
family to support. having but little work.
and stin less money, Mrs. Hughes. who
lives over Bowers's grocery. on the
corner Of Park street and Ernest avenue.
at a late hour last night swallowed an
ol.nce OF laudanum in the hope OF end
ing her troubles. Her condition was dis
covered. and a physician was sent for,
who ~ persistent work with antldotes
managed TO bring the poor woman back
TO life. She was provided for to-day by
the Ladies' Union Benevolent Society.
Thomas Lowe. a wealthy citizen OF
Detroit, Mich. has purchased hand
some residence in this city. and Will
come here to reside
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

vyver will bless a large new cruciiix.
The figure of the crucified Saviour Is
carved in oak. and magnificent work
OF art. The cross. too. is Of oak. and
richly decorated in gold. 1t IL Gothic.
and quite In keeping with the style OF
the Church Before blessing the cross,
the Bishop will explain the meaning OF
that ceremony as well as the object OF
having II in our churches.
The attendance at these ceremonies
has been quite large and 1t IL expected
that the seating capacity OF the church
will be taxed to it's utmost tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
THE COMMODORE AT SEA.
She Has Arms and Ammunition for
the Cubnns.

CHARLESTON. s. C., March H.
The alleged nlibusteriag steamer Com
,,odore. loaded with arms and ammuni-
ton Of war. went to sea few minutes
af,er 7 O'Clock this morning. She left
her dock two days ago. with the inten-
ton 81 going 10 sea. At fret she was
detained by the lack Of a second engi-
neer and subsequently the weather out
side was too rough for her 10 attempt
10 weather II. She is regularly cleared
from this port for Tampa. cubans here
say that she win return to Charleston
IN two weeks There seems to be no
doubt that she II carrying arms 20 Cuba.
but lust how she proposes 70 gef than
there - ons exetpl her ecp}pi1 &neVe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
Musical Trent by Leo Wheat To-
Night.

Mr.. Leo Wheat has very kindly con-
scented to give a grand piano recital at
the entertainment at the Richmond
Theatre tonight for the benefit of DR..
Hatcher's church. Mr.. Wheat will per-
form on the grand orchestra piano.
This is a treat for the music-loving people
of Richmond. The effects produced
on this piano are wonderful and have
never been heard in this city before.
His programme is as follows: a. "Kir-
mess Greclan Dance" Wheat; b. Bridal
Chorus and Song" Wheat; c. THE Darl-
ings Dream Waltz" Hermann; d, "Cuban
Cocoanut Dance" Hermann.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
WISE COUNTY.
4 Mercantile Firm Assigns-New
COal-Mining Company.

WISE, VA, March l2.-(Special)-
Messrs. F. a. Ashworth & Son, promi-
nent merchants OF Tacoma, Va, made
an assignment for the benefit OF their
creditors Tuesday. W. j. Ashworth was
named as trustee. The creditors are
fully protected. The immediate cause
OF the assignment was d suit instituted
in the Circuit Court OF this county by
Il. w. Maxwell, Treasurer. against ID.
II. Bruce. Deputy Treasurer. and his
securities on his official bond. one of
whom is Mr.. Ashworth, TO recover about
$500. the amount Of uncollectable tax
tickets, which the Deputy failed to re-
turn delinquent and thereby became la
BILE for.
A new coal-mning' operation is to start
at Coeburn soon. The company Is in
corporated under the name Of THE Dale
Ridge Coal Company" with ID. X. Banner
"a president They have purchased the
lease formerly owned by the Kentucky
Coal and Coke Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
RICUMoND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, va, MdTcn IL 1870.
No auction offerings on Change to-day.
Private sales: Filters, IL; wrappers, u
dark-leaf. 16; Tugs, IL. Total, 70 hogs
heads.
Revenue collections: Cigars ard cigar
cites. $l,5s1.0o; tobacco. s2,Zt4. Total, ~
S25.24.
Rev. J. A. Beebe, Bishop (colored) OF
the Methodist Church, Washington, n. G.,
sold his second lot OF tobacco mere TO-
day.
Mr.. o. wemple, OF DanvilIe, Va, was
on sales to-day.
Mr.. s. II. HAYES, president Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce. was on the sales To-
day. as an interested spectator. II was
said his presence helped the market, as
some of the buyers suspected him OF
being a new sly bidder on tobacco, ana
they began running up prices on each
other for awhile.
About fifty hogsheads OF tobacco were
sold on the premium-sale to-day, ana
about the same number win be offered
tomorrow. Prices were strong on all
grades, and reached 30 cents for wrap
pers.
The quality Of tobacco was not ex-
tremely fine, but was mostly medium 10
very good grades. and filters. smokers,
and cutters sold well, as usual. FINE cut
ters were very scarce; lie. being the
1t looks like Mr. v. w. Land would be
another grand prize-winner, though all
markets and grades are easier than when
ne last SO't mere.
Messrs Lartis & Brother, the J. Wright
Company, and the j. b. Pace Tobacco
Company were among the largest wrap
per buyers.
The Committee on Premiums are; Ed.
Cooper, T. NJ. Darlington, William IL.
Jones. The Committee on Samples: Ed.
Crews, L. :. McDearman, n. a. Gregory.
The buyers out to-day were: Pace To-
bacco Company. Larus K Brother, J. F..
Rogers. f.. NJ. Moon. Virginia Tobacco
Company, w. C. Reed. +. NJ. Boykin }.
r. George, A. T. Harris, McDearman &
Hobgood, w. III. * J. X. Jones. 7. G.
Williams Company. Patterson Tobacco
Company, J. Wright Company, j. n.
Boyd. l.. III. Lightfoot. T.. p. Wallace, j.
NJ. Taylor. United States Tobacco Com
pany. German Campbell Company, and
American Tobacco Company.
Quotations. Trash. green and red tips,
1-2d2c.; green tips, 2 1-iaSc;; colory short
smokers. 3 1-2d5c.; good colory smokers,
; l-2m6 1-2c; good leafy smokers, 3-4n
Sc; good 10 fine smokers. 1-2p9c. ; com
mon cutters, l0nl2c.; medium cutters, l3n
l5c. good cutters. 1913 lie; fine cutters,
l9d25c.; extra cutters, Ha30c.: common
wrappers, l2Hi4c.: medium wrappers,
Is l-2dlS 1-2c.; good wrappers, 2pa2Z l-2c.
very good wrappers, 25a30c.; fine wrap
pers, 32n50c.
Steamers, Tugs, to good leaf. 6Gl2ic.; red
filters, 40l0c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
MT Goodwin Coming.

The sale Of seats for Nat G. Goodwln's
engagement at the Academy OF Music
next Tuesday evening will commence at
the Academy of Music box-office this
morning at 8 O'Clock.
Nat c. Goodwin needs no herald. His
ability as a legitimate comedian Is known
TO all the patrons OF the theatre, and
his coming is always an assurance of a
performance Of comedy, pure and unadul-
terated. "In Mizzoura," one of his latest
successes. will be given its initial pro-
duction in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

acted Il Is difficult TO say how long u
any activity. Prices underwent no radical
change. the tendency, however. being 20
sympathize with The other grains. May
oats closed q shade under yesterday.
Cash oats we're firm.
Provisions Product started in with
prices under those OF yesterday. and was
unable 20 regain the lost ground later.
Traders. however, congratulated them
decline during the session. A weak hox
market was, OF course. the predom.nanr
factor
At the close. May pork was u l-so.
under yesterday, May lard &c. lower, and
MAY ribs SuT l-2c lower.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
vpsnIny. BiEnest loves. Closing i.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
From the City Hail Courts.

Yesterday was the second anniversary
OF the Law and Equity Court, and Judge
Minor, Clerk Winston, and Deputy-Cierk
Libby received congratulations from
many friends. who called during the day.
In the Hastings Court Ellis Rogers
(colored) was acquitted on the charge OF
robbery.
T. j. Stanstaff was sent to jail for
twelve months, and fined cent for house
breaking.
Richard Winston (coloredD was sent
down for ten months for an assault.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
MAnRIAGE IN TAzEwELL.
Mss Theresa Alexander becomes the
bride OF Mr.. Jameson G.. uuston.


TAzEWELL. VA. March l2.-(spe.
c'al)-At 40 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon
Ar jameson G. Buston led to the altar
Al's Theresa ID. Alexander. the beauti-
iai ana accomplished daughter OF our
'o"nsman, Mr.. j. ID. Alexander Tba
btoom Is prominent young merchant
az lnis place. and stands among the verv
highest In business and Ina every othar
iespeeL The bride IL lately OF BaltI-
more having returned here. her ola
nome. some two months ago. sha ~.
aVlfed IN mode-cloth dress. ana car.
nea bride roses. The bridesmaid Mice
hettle Alexander. sister OF the bride was
dressed In ltSht green. trimmed with ecr,
isee, and pink chiffon. and carried La
france roses. The grooms brother. Mr.
harry L. Buston, acted as best ,nsn
aha ,ns ushers were Messrs e. L. Gree
Yer. H. w. 0kseffe. Allen HiQe:ubo-
sAsn. ana w. IL Anderson. Tbs brlds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT EUsI-
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices of Money, bonds, sfocEs'
Grain, Tobacco, Cotton, Cattle
Country Produce, &c, Foreign
and Domestic.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE excite
ment in Tobacco subsidized to-day, and
the transactions In the stock were only
$3.50 shares. against 23O.@O shares yester-
day. The price ranged between 7Sl-4
and 50 Ii, while yesterday sales were
recorded at all the way from ii up
to 81 3d. The falling off In business was
ascribed to the fact that the short
interest in the stock had been covered.
General Electric was second in point
of activity. and $1,000 shares were traded
in. The stock first advanced l, to
3sl-2, and then broke to 90 Ia. with
subsequent recovery to 81 3-S. The early
advance was brought about by reports
that the company, and its chief compe-
titor (the Westinghouse had finally
reached an agreement az 20 territory,
patents. etc. The directors were I'm ses-
sion all day, but up to the close Of
the Stock Exchange nothing of an official
nature was given out. In the last hour.
on rumors of a serious hitch. the stock
dropped 21-4, to 361-4. but near the
close a rally to 81 SIS ensued.
There was little or nothing to the
general market, although the undertone
was strong throughout; the declaration
OF q semi-annual dividend OF per cent.
on ST. Paul common stock, and the re-
duction I'm the posted rates OF sterling
exchange having exerted favorable in
fiuence.
The new Erie stocks. which were listed
nv the governors OF the Exchange
Yesterday. were quoted Il 3-f015 SIS for
the common, 39di01-4 for the first
preferred, and "a for the second pre-
ferred.
Speculation closed quiet and firm. Net
changes show gains of 1-SfIl Is per cent
Iowa Central preferred jumped 1913 per
cent, to 81 S-S.
Ronds were quiet and firm. The sales
footed up only $4,000.
Treasury balances: Coin, S24,9656 56;
currency. $s9l7i,9d.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy at SGi3 1-2 per cent /;
last loan at g. and closing offered az 3;
prime mercantile paper, 5a5 l-2 per cent.
Bar silver 6S IS. Silver at the board
dull.
business in bankers bills at 1886 81
for sixty days, and si6GSt.6 "a
for demand: posted rates, A.N 1-2d
"a ssl-2; commercial bills. A.S6M$4s6 Ia.
Government bonds steady. State bonds
quiet. Railroad bonds iirm.
sToCK OuOTATIOxs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
CbatteI Mortgage.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, March l2-The
Model Clothing Company. of this city, has
filed a chattel mortgage for 1894 for the
benefit Of credtors with Lew Wallace,
Jr., as trustee. The firm OF Rothschild,
Baum & Stern, who assigned yesterday
at Rochester, n. Y, were part owners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
Ex-Governor FIfer mitteeman.

CHICAGO. March l2.-Ex-Governor Jo-
seph w. Fifer. OF Bloomington, was
unanimously chosen this afternoon by
the Republican State Central Committee
as national committeemaQ, to succeed
the late William ]. Campbell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
pAT.rTuopr srocK MARkET

BALThdORE, MD, March l2-V.rginia
Century bonds. 81 l-4Q6i s-s; Baltimore
and Ohio i6Hl7; Northern Central 10
asked: Baltimore and Ohio southwestern,
fists, 100 1-46l00 IL: Consolidated Gas,
stock. IS 1868 IL; do. bonds, So, iii bid;
do. SIS. i4 asked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
GRAIN Am COTTON EXCHANGE.

Richmond, Va, March IL, 1896:
Ouotatons.--W heat-Longberry. Ip
rs lie; mixed 7607s lie; shortberry, iSlp
rs l-2c.: No. red, 7Sq7S 1-2c. Corn-White
Virginia, 35n36c.; No. 2 white, 80 l-2q56c; I;
No. mixed 81 l-2c. Oats-No. mixed,
&c; No. 3 mixed, 2ia2i Lie; winter
seed, 2SQ32c. Rye i5ll49c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
RaekhrLdge Farm Sold.

NATURAL BRIDGE, March l2,-(spe-
cial)-The Houston farm, one mile from
here was sold yesterday to Mrs. j. l.
Jennings for $500. -Four years ago this
farm brought $500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

The Novena. or nine-days' prayer In
preparation for the feast OF ST. Joseph.
was commenced at the church OF that
saint on last Tuesday. Every night at
8 o'clock services are held consisting Of
prayers. sermon, and benediction. Last
inleht REV c. Do Huynck preached Q
VERY Instructive SERMON a. 0te1k
31-6jrnf ~ H>6ls Mi - ~ =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
NEWPORT NEWS.
The ParlS-A sick Man Identified
Personal Notes.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March r.
Spec.al)-The American liner Paris.
which has been out OF water since the
leht Of March 1st, will probably leave
Doe dry-l0ck tomorrow. The Paris Will
-,ma.n hcra until the. latter part of the
mor,h and VIII sail in time 10 leave
New York for southampton on her
'heduled trip, April 30.
Robert Gicb. the man who came here
tom -Ei,nmond on Monday. suffering
Uth q severe case Of delirium. has been
Identified as the proprietor Of the lola
House. IN New York. Chief-of Police 5.
J. Harwo1d communicated with the
mans wife and received instructions to
..a-e 0leb In "a hospital and spare no eS-
ieasa in giving him the best possible
treatment There Is no place here where
..ca cases can be properly treated and
lIe' HarwOOd VIII take steps TO have
Pho unfortunate man sent TO his home In
New York.
REHEARSING.
Eehc9rsals have been commenced for
tne concert OF the Haydn Choral Asso-
station which will be given at the opera
'.lse on the evening or April 9TH. This
"I be the third Of these popular con-
'erts ana every effort is being made to
iavc u equally as successful as the pre-
tols events.
The docket for the first term OF the
circuit Court OF Newport News. now In
Session. comprises thirty common law
'asca ana eighty-three chancery cases.
PERSONAL.
Major Baker p Lee qualified before
Judge j.. T. Gunter, of the Circuit Court,
a., night as Judge of the County Courts
18th City and Warwick counties
"f James Plummer. Jr.. left last night
'.' tief visit TO his home at Middle
Borg S. G..
Nr" George Pollard. Of Norfolk will
.."aperA party of young ladies from
..ai on Friday 10 Newport News to
q. au- lel the steamship Paris.
-'e steamer Louise commenced her
,'t-.r trips between this city and Nor
...N this morning after a stay OF several
"''As az the ship-yard for repairs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
1oNnoN MONEY MARKET.

LONDON. March 12.-Bar silver,
81 7-1sd.; Consols. 100 rs for money, and
100 Isle for the account.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
SECURITY BONDS OF EVERY DE-
SCRIPTION.
THE AMERICAN BANKING AM
TRUST COMPANY, OF BALTI-
MORE CITY


TRUST COMPANY, OF BALTI-
MORE CITY.
Capltal fpaid up) 500 900
cTotal resources over 1890 O00)
rs. coo deposited with the State Trea-
snrer Tor the protection OF Virginia bond
holders. - r..
town or city officials, and for officers
and employees Of banks, bankers. corpora
lions. manufacturers. merchants, societies.
Aecepted as sole surety by the United
states Government on bonds or all on
eists and employees. Approved By the
state OF Virginia q as ;, s sole surety on bond
orustses receivers. asslgnees. committees.
etc. and in all other eases IN which bonds
o. a lawful charge against the estate u
nrotects. Guarantees the fulfilment OF
would be pleased to confer or CORE
snond with persons desiring 20 give fidelity
hpprds OF any kind.
oonu' GEORGE ID. PLEASANTS.
General Agent for Virginia,
No. lila east Main street,
"a ,e-eod Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF RICHMOND. MARCH IL, 1896.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Pocahontas. Graves. Norfolk;
Virginia Navigation Company.
Schooner John NJ. Brown, Holmes, New
York; light to load ties for Curtis & Par
ker.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS, March IL.
(By telegraph)
ARRIVED.
British steamship Robert, Narrowing,
New Orleans.
SAILED.
British steamship Robert, Narrowing,
Aarhaus, Denmark.
PORT OF WEST POINT, MARCH 18th.
By telegraph.)
ARRIVED
Steamship Charlotte, Bennett. Balti-
more: passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Charlotte, Bennett, Baltl-
more; passengers and general cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE A FIRsT.cLl4s s;,s, &c,
BUSINESS, situated IN the hcsi-
ness centre OF the city; goc1 OPP
In the grocery business. Goods al new
Re,sou for seslins. change OF bnain<<<.
WEST q SHEPPARD. ~ north SIXTH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
THE BEST
SPRING MEDICINE

isSIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR. Don't
forget to take il. Now is the time you
need it most to wake Up your Liver. A
sluggish Liver brings on Malaria, Fever
and Ague, Rheumatism, and many other
ills which shatter the constitution and
wreck health. Don't forget the word
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REGULATOR you want. The word REG
ULATOR distinguishes it from all other
remedies. And, besides this, SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR is Regulator OF the
Liver, keeps it properly at work, that your
system NAV be kept in good condition.
FOR THE BLOOD take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR. 1t is the best blood
purifier and corector. Try it and note
the difference. Look for the RED L.
on every package. You wont find it on
any other medicine, and there Is no other
Liver remedy like SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR the Kingof Liver Remedies.
Be sure you get it.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
FINANCIAL.
MONEY TO LEND

AT ALL TIMES, ON CITY OF RICH
MOND REAL ESTATE.
n. W. BOWIE,
au 2o-iy No. 4 north Eleventh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

WILMINGTON. n. c.. March R.-Ro-
sin-Strained, 81. %: good strained, sl.ss.
TurpentiHe-Firm; machine. 70 f-fc.. r-
regular % 3-4c.
Crude Turpentine-Nothing doing.
Tar-Flrin at soc.
CHARL ESTON, s. c.. March I2-Tur-
pentlne--F1rm AT q lie. asked.
Rosin-FiYr: sales. none; B, $40: G..
H.i5: ID. $50; Il, sl-s5; y, NO; q. $50:
II, si.e5.
SAVANNAH, GA. March l2.--Spirits cf
Turpenfine--Cl0s quiet 81 " I-}c.. with
no sales reported; receipts, liz casks.
Rosln--Firri; sales. 100 barrels, re-
81: %. y.0: T., SIS; i. ns; q. 500: III.
81 IS; I, N.7J; X, A.se; NJ. slee: n, -: win
dow-giasS, sz.lz 1-z: water-whlte. S2&
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We the democrats of the state OF Ala
hama. in convention assembled, declare
our continued faith in the old time ana
honored principles of the democratic
party, and among theSe IA ii|ipies aie
the following
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
,r;thout the consent of foreign nations
ss the United States coined silver and
cold before the republican party OBJ
Famed control of the government and
changed the coinage laws of the country
Gov the benefit of a class and to the in
iury of a great mass of the people.
The Unconstitutional penalty of 10
ner centum on each issue of state bank
notes by any state or national bank
ought to be repealed.
IT 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
he maintained untarnished.
Our system of public education should
he 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
he enacted under which primary cleo
lions and other party proceedings for the
selection of candidates may be con-
We cordially invite all good citizens Of
this 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.