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Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

and its class of gold bugs and MT. Her bert and his school Of gold bugs.
 In the same speech MT. Herbert is quoted as saying: s
 "The proposition to coin without the consent ofsany other nation is the most dangerous that has ever been put before the American people, -,,ss Why the most dangerous proposition that has eyer-been put before the Ameri- can people7 The answer that MT. Her bert would be obliged to give to that question isethis: Because the opening of the mints'of the United States to the free and unlimited coinage of silver would not operate to bring gold and silver bull lion to a parity in the markets of the world at the mint ratio, There is no es- cape for MT Herbert from this answer, because he states in the same speech that if such were to be the result he would take his That in hand and beg forgive ness of those whom he is now opposing. The other school of gold bugs such as the New York World says'the proposition to open the hints of the United States to the free coinage Of gold and silver is the most dangerous and outrageous proposi- tion ever put before the American people.
 
 gold bugs say the proposition is danger ous? Their answer must necessarily be this: Because it would raise the market price of silver bullion. placing silver bull lion on a parity in the markets of the world with gold bullion at the mint ratio, and thereby the outrage of doubling the value of the bullion of the silver mine owners be committed. The World cannot escape this answer, because it devotes daily and has been .devoting daily for quite a while a large portion of its space to the Imaginary silver trust and pro- claiming all the time at the top of its voice that Bryan should be defeated be- cause his election means the doubling of the price of silver bullion. Is it any won- der that the people refuse absolutely to put any faith at all in anything the gold bugs say? ste'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01
MIR. CLARKE GOES OTHER GOLFERS
 ONE BETTER


 The publication of the card of the Hon R. H. Clarke announcing his bolt from the democratic party calls to mind the fact that the'' Eyed Boy of Destiny" has gone further than that part of his following in the state who have bolted the democratic party.
 It was bad enough for men who pledged themselves to abide the action and SUD- port the nominees of tine democratic party by simply participating in the primary election of the party to bolt; but MT. Clarke the man of destiny" goes them one better =
 It will be remembered that when the county democratic executive committee of Jefferson county called the primary election last spring a resolution requiring all candidates for office at the hands of the democratic party to sign an agree ment to abide the result and support the nominees of the party was adopted. Those in charge were not particular to have MT. Clarke sign the instrument, but his followers hereabouts-and of course MT. Clarke with them-were so afraid that after the "Blue-Eyed Boy of Des- tiny" had defeated Captain Johnston, and the Clevelandites had taken control of the Chicago convention, that Johnston and his following would bolt, and defeat the invincible boy of destiny" from be. side the gulf, that they insisted on having the thing clinched, and had their 'star' to aff1x his signature to the contract him. self, in solemn form in writing, to abide the action of the democratic party and support its nominees. Hence we say MT. Clarke has gone the other bolters one better. He has deliberately violated a solemn contract that he made in writing with the democratic party.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01
OUR LETTER BOX.
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

To the State Herald:
 The time for the meeting of the legis- Iature is approaching. Among other things that will claim the attention or that body Is our school system. Some re- forms are much needed. First. there can be no doubt that we are paying out too much money for normal and agricultural schools Of this truth a large majority of the people of Alabama are fully con- vinced. For their support we are paying out annually between s5e,OOo ana $loo,ooo' very much to the detriment of the com mon schools in multiplied hundreds Of townships where the state apportton- ment is not sufficient to run the schools two months in the year, which IS almost equal to no schools at all. And. what IS worse the school laws of this state make 1t the duty of the state superintendent to deduct from the amount apportioned to schools, first, an amount sufficient to pay all the expenses of the normal schools, and then the remainder to the common schools.
 Goyernor-elect Johnston struck the keynote on this subject when he said: s'For universal suffrage there is needed universal education" And Colonel Craighead, in an able document on the subject of . new constitution, indorseu the same view when he said: "The state ought first to provide for primary educa- ton, and then, if we are able, look after the higher schools. sg.
 But we are told that these normal schools are needed to educate teachers. It is a mistake. We at this time have Ave times as many well educated teach CTS as can be employed. And compara- lively few are from the normal schools. They came from the state university and from the Agricultural and Mechanical college at Auburn and from our publtc schools, such as you have in Birming- ham, Huntsville. Mobile. Selma. Mont gomery and other places. Those are to all interests and purposes normal schools in fact if not ia name Besides this. there are denominatiunal and indepen- dent colleges and high schools all over the land where teachers are made by the thousandg. fsE E5a 1zff1
 I know that it win take courage and a strong backbone for man in any Of the state legislatures to confront the false though popular notion that normal schools are necessary, but he who has the manhood and independence to do it will prove a benefactor to the cause of public schools.
 At the same time let the members-elect of our legislature see if money can't be saved by retrenchment on the question of wayside and village agricultural equipped and well managed. Is not that [ enough? fz-s21.
 The wise and thoughtful men of this state can see, and do see. that needed re- trenchments in our state expenditures and wiser disbursement of public funds might save us the embarrassment of an empty treasury and Governor Oates the vast trouble and expense of trying to bor- row money to pay teachers fer salaries too long due.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01
NO WONDER THE PEOPLE REFUSE
 TO BELIyE THEM.

|
 The New York World, one of the most subseryient sheets now in the employ of the International gold trust. seems to have wasted a great deal of time. energy and space in its effort to locate a silver trust that is attempting to commit this government to bimetallism for the profit free coinage would bring to the mine owners, if MT. Herbert is to be taken as a sample of those whose opinions the World has effected by its herculien ef- forts. In his speech at Troy the other day MT. Herbert is quoted as saying, MT. Bryan claims that his government can raise the price of ali the silver in the world to double its present value. The day he does that will come, hat in hand, and say, Brethren, forgive me-"
 The New York World and any num- ber of other papers engaged by the gold trust to aid In the effort to keep this country on the single gold standard are arguing that the election of MT. Bryan and the passage of free coinage law will do the very thing that MT. Herbert says would so delight him that he would take his hat in hand" and beg forgive ness of the supporters of MT. Bryan for his present efforts to defeat the demo- cratic party and its nominees. Evidently somebody in the gold crowd is badly mis- taken. The World says Bryan should be defeated because free coinage would dou- ble the profits of the owners of silver mines. MT. Herbert says if Bryan's cleo ton will double the profits of the mine owners he will be so glad that he will pr0npflv take aie tghat in hand" and hery forgiveness of those who bring about that result. Clearly there Is an irreconcilable difference in opinion between the World
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01
PASTE IN YOUR HAT.

If you desire to vote the democratic ticket on next Tuesday. then make an X mark before each of these names as they appear on the ticket, in this manner: x E. B, ALMON, X COLUMBUS c. APPLETON. x WILLIAM B. BROWN. Il I x THOMAS l.. BULGER. x JOHN D. BURNETT. x THOMAS M. ESPY. K SAM WILL JOHN.s x J. J. HATFIELD. x CHARLES B. POWELL. x E. l.. RUSSELL. x JOHN w. A. SANFORD.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

The entire debt of Alabama, Including the bonds and educational and other funds, amounts to somewhere near $12,- 500,000. With the burden of this debt our people have been struggling now full thir- ty years. Sometimes they have staggered and nearly fallen under it's weight. It has taxed their energies to keep it from getting larger-fo reduce 1t they have found impossible. Yet by one nefarfous midnight bargain. made by Cleveland with a syndicate of shylocks to maintain the gold standard, which Is "visibiy bleed ing this country to death" that syndicate and its connections. without a particle of risk. and with only a nominal outlay of money. made In few weeks e net profit of about sIo oye00. .0o0-neariy enough to pay off the whole debt, bonded and unbonded, of the state of Alabama-a debt under which our state has gone bowed down for 8 generation like an ass between two crushing burdens. and from which 1t can never be relieved while the relentless grasp of the gold standard is fastened on the energies and industry of mankind. How can any patriotic son or citizen of our state vote to uzalntain that robbers standard, thereby not only perpetuating for all generations to come the burdens which neither We nor our fathers havA been able to bear and live as freemea ought to live?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01
THE MONUMENT PLANT,

During the war of 1872 an American soldier named John Alexander was mur- dered on the "Old State Road" near Avon, N. Y. Since that time, 1t is said. a plant consisting of three stalks and known nowhere else in the state has grown upon the spot every year. No more and no fess than the three original stalks have ever been known to grow there or anywhere else. The growth has come to be known as "the monument plant"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

a split in the party. The fadt Is the dem
 ocratic party is in better condition to win than 1t has been in several years. The Tbolfer who imagines that the handful Of sbolfers represented at Indianapolis rise to the dignity of split in theparty will Joe astouhded when the returns come in snext Wednesday,. 's.es
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

The most conservative estimates give Bryan more than 250 votes in the electoral college.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Be careful to learn the names of the democratic electors before you go to the polls.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

The nearer the day of election the brighter the outlook for Bryan and gen. uine democracy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

B The best thing the republican campaign leaders can do from now until the re- turns come in. is to ofigure out the way in which they can fall easiest s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Even his bitterest enemies are com- pelled to admit that MT Bryan has con- ducted the greatest campaign ever con ducted by any man. ss | 1sr
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01
"Whlchevey' 7vay Me elsctsom showAdgo Ihe Jest Hat cam 6e
 had from us. {. ROGAN & CO
ANNOUN NCEMENTS.

Appointments of Hon. w. l. Bullock
 Cherokee comty-Maple Grove, Satur- day, October S1; Spring Garden. Monday. November ?. Hon. B. B. Almon.
 Hon. B. B. Almon, democratic candi- on the issues of the day at the following times and places: RusseIlville. November ?. at Il a. m. Hon. Tennant Lomax. Phoenix City. Lee county. November ?. Il a. m. Hon. J. F. etallings. Hon. Jesse F. Stallings will address tine people on the issues of the campaign at the following times and places. Greenville, Butler county, Monday. Mo- Montgomery. November ?. at night. Hons. 2. B. Merrill and R. E. Merrill. Hons. J. B. Merriu and R. B. Merrill will address their fellow-citizens at the following places: yember 2, Il a. m. Tuskaloosa County Appointment. T. P. Park. g. D. McGee enc Robison |. Brown will speak on the political issues of the day at the following times and places: Marcumvilie, Monday, November 2. New Lexington, Tuesday (eiection day3. November 3. Lewis W. Johnson, w. w. Brandon and w. D. Seed win speak at the following time and place:
 Marcumville, Monday, November 9.
 H. A. Jones, J. M. Martin and G. w. VanHoose will speak at: Searcys Mill, Dedson's beat, Monday, November 2.
 c. M. BHEILEY,
 Chairman.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

The republicans have surrendered Del aware. which leaves only two doubtful states. They are New, York and New Jersey 4fss
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

When the republicans papers want to make a show of strength in state they seek an interview with an ex-democrat like Bynum.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Alabama will give Bryan and Sewal at least fifty thousand majority and send nine free coinage democrats to congress this year. 3. ". q.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

The republicans having divided thei strength by nominating two tickets will of course, meet defeat.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

It should not be forgotten that the wild est predictions of republican success have been made by ex-democrats.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Tho republicans have surrendered Del aware to the democrats.-.-----s--
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

government by injunction" vote for Bryan and Sewall. t.,a q
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

| The claim of chance for republican l victory In Virginia, the New York World says no longer stands. sss4Ns's7f
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

, In New York city fifty thousand wage earners turn out Friday night to partici- pate in grand democratic rally.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Mr. Bryan has broke the record as { campaigner, and will be elected presiden of the United States next Tuesday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

The effort to forever fix the gold stand ard on this country must fail.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Remember that c. c. Appleton is tn democratic elector who takes the place O M B. Seibert, deceased.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01
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. eral election. first Tuesday in December.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

The outlook now is that there will bs no corporation lobby tolerated around thu state house this winter ss. ves'es-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Keep your weather eye on the returns from New York state and Ohio.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

The laboring men are for Bryan and free coinage, and against Mckinley Hanna and government by injunction
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Don't throw your vote away by voting for Bryan and Watson electors.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Have you committed to memory tn names of the democratic electors?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Do you know by heart'the names of the democratic electors? a1rfA
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

It is amusing to hear bolters talking about the split in the democratic party. They should remember that there is no
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

The returns from New York state are likely to prove a surprise to the gold bugs, who think the money power has absolute control of thu people of that
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Attention Is called to the fact that the gold reserve Is going down again. In & few days after the election Is over we may expect to see the yellow metal dis appear rapidly. The gold trust has con- tributed several million dollars to the re- publican campaign fund. and it must have the money back. One bond issue will reimburse them. The bond issue is bound to come.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01
NATIONAL TICKET.
 FOR PRESIDENT. William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska. FOR VICE PRESIDENT. Arthur M. Sewall of Maine.

FOR STATE ELECTORS: At-Large-S. W. John and J. W. A. San ford.
 First District-E. L. Russell of Mobile. Second District-John D. Burnett of Conecuh.
 Third District-T. M. Epsy of Henry. [ Fourth District-W. B. Browne of Shelby. | Fifth District--T. l.. Bulger of Tallapoosa. Sixth District-J. J. Mayfield of Tuska- aoosa.
 Seventh District-C. C. Appleton of Chero- kee.
 Eighth District-E. B. Almon of Colbert. Ninth District-C. B. Powell of Jefferson. f FOR CONGRESS.
 Hon. Oscar W. Underwood.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

The Washington Lumber trust has thrown 1260 men ont of work.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

James Creeman. lilze Henry George. went west thoroughly convinced that MT. Bryanhad no chance to win. but judging from the tone of hds letters to the New York World from Chicago. he, too, has become convinced that the gallant leader from Nebraska has won the fight.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

The Alabama legislature will meet in a few days. -Ef HttlH
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Appointments of Hon. w. l. Bullock Cherokee county-Maple Grove, Satur- day, October S1; Spring Garden, Monday November 2.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

The campaign of education has come tt
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Hon. Tennant Lomax. Phoenix City. Lee county. November 2. 11 a. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

IL Tbolfer who imagines that the handful of sbolfers represented at Indianapolis rise to the dignity of a split in thesparty will Joe astouhded when the returns come in snext Wednesday,. 3 The best thing the republican campaign leaders can do from now until the re- turns come in. is to figure out the way in which they can fall easiest. Even his bitterest enemies are com pelled to admit that MT. Bryan has con ducted the greatest campaign ever con ducted by any man. Alabama will give Bryan and Sewall at least fifty thousand majority and send nine free coinage democrats to congress this year. ',sg@ When the republican, papers want to make a show of strength in state they seek an interview with an ex-democrat like Bynum. The republicans have surrendered Del aware. which leaves only two doubtful states. They are New. York and New Jersey. 4ess
 The Iaboring men are for Bryan and free coinage, and against Mckinley, Hanna and government by injunction. :" MT. Bryan has broke the record as a campaigner, and will be elected president of the United States next Tuesday. 2 In New York city fifty thousand wage earners turn out Friday night to partici- pate in grand democratic rally.
 ------------- ,. It should not be forgotten that the wild est predictions of republican success have been made by ex-democrats. democratic elector who takes the place of M. B. Seibert, deceased.
 The outlook now is that there will be no corporation lobby tolerated around the state house this winter. .ssas5
 The claim of chance for republican victory in Virginia, the New York World says no longer stands s.iNS The republicans having divided their strength by nominating two tickets will, of course, meet defeat. .
 Unless you favor tight money" and government by injunction" vote for Bryan and Sewall. .t a
 The nearer the day of election the brighter the outlook for Bryan and gen. uine democracy. E'F The most conservative estimates give Bryan more than 25O votes in the electoral college.
 
 Be careful to learn the names of the democratic electors before you go to the polls.
 Have you committed to memory the names of the democratic electors?
 Don't throw your vote away by voting for Bryan and Watson electors.
 
 Keep your weather eye on the returns from New York state and Ohio.
 The effort to forever fix the gold stand ard on this country must fail
 Tho republicans have surrendered Del aware to the democrats.-.-----=- Do you know by heartth names of the democratic electors? en1rfA
 
 The Alabama legislature will meet in a few days. tza
 The campaign of education has come to a close. =
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-01

Godey's Magazine for November has a strong election-time flavor. which will commend the number to those even who are so much interested in the campaign as to neglect magazine reading this fall
 Rufus R. Wilson's illustrated article on Conducting a National Campaign" pre-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-04
THE CUMMINGS CASE.
Able and Exhaustive Arguments of Coun-
Fate In the Hands of the jury.

The forenoon session of Judge Kill
cores court was taken up today ia
hearing the concluding arguments OF
counsel in the Cummings seduction
case. Attorney kendrick and Eddie
man opened the case yesterday. the
former for the government and the
latter for the defense. They each
made splendid speeches. presenting
their respective sides i'm a masterly
manner. This morning G. L. Herbert
in one of the most powerful efforts Of
his life closed for the defense and was
followed by Prosecuting Attorney
Cruce. in one among the most elo-
quent appeals ever heard in this
court in behalf of the government.
The case was then given into the
hands of the jury to decide whether
or not James Cummings should BE-
adiudged the author of the ruin of
Viola Sanders, and suffer the penalty
OF the law. At the hour OF going 10
press the jury was still out.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-04
Events Of the Coming Year.

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