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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Clarkess One Idea.

MT. Dick Clarke's idea of democracy, like that of the Montgomery Advertiser, is narrowed to single boundary-the absolute indorsement of MT. Clevelands 8 dnAnistration-singly and collectively. MT. Cleveland is not the democratic party. Many of the ablest democratic statesmen differ with him on some points. and MT. Clarke and his "Boanergese'' might as we'll recognize the fact that freedom of conviction as to wise and unwise policies is not confined to them selves alone. Such men and trusted leaders as Morgan, Crisp, Vest, Harris, seven out of our present congressman, and such laymen as Pettus, Johnston,
 Continued on Eleventh PaQe)
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19

ment or negro rule. We only warn them 7 tlTat an oligarchy, supported solely by fictitious, negro votes, cannot establish and maintain a government any longer in Alabama. ss H
 I've regret that the white voters of Cherokee, of St. Clair, of Blount, who c3me to the rescue of the black belt in 7 1874 are to be discouraged by any, sem blance of dropping away from principle by the populsts of Perry. We sincerely trust if the committee has so acted the matter will be, revised We believe it Will be. azsf -r
 1o'We must have law and order. We must execute the laws we have on the K book and reform them where they are ieviE If there be a. dire necessity of fraud Fin elections In Perry, let the people of the white counties enjoy their majority in this government. and we aver there will be neither negro supremacy or fraud anywhere"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
OUR INDUSTRIAL. EDITION

The State Herald has completed ar
 engagements for the publication of its great industrial edition on or before the 18th of March next, in which it is in- tended to embody that which will fur nish to the people of the north and north west the very information concerning the resources and development of Alabama in general, and of Jefferson county and Birmingham in particular, that the peo- pie of those sections most desire.
 The preparation of an issue that shall be sufficiently comprehensive in it's scope necessarily requires the services of a greatly augmented force of men peculiar ly fitted for the work in hand. In this particular the State Herald feels that the requirements have been met in the selec- ton of special corps of four newspaper men from those sections of the country most interested in securing information of this section.
 There can be no doubt that the legiti- mate claims of Alabama to recognition by the people of the north and northwest 
 can be best set forth by representatives of those localities who have come here for the purpose of securing information in their own behalf, who are familiar with the preparation of special editions of newspapers, and who can present in the most effective terms the matters of most interest to the people desired to be reached.
 Among the duly accredited representa- tives of the State Herald in the prepara- ton of this great issue of not less than 25000 copies are James b. Clarke, who has had a newspaper experience with the New York World, and, has been for some time engaged in the promotion of leading enterprises in the Pacific northwest; G.. r. Ringhart, staff correspondent of the Midland Monthly of Des Moines, la; Charles A. Ellis, advertising department of the Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Ia, and
 Frank A. Cresswell, late with the firm
 of A c. McClurg & Co., of Chicago. The object of the management in ob- ldilliIlS lHe otlNlCtS ol lHCoc s9NhtiSiiiSii is that they may picture this section of i Alabama just as it appears to them as visitors. They will draw the picture with | out dictation by home people. Editors | and publishers can easily sit in their own sanctums and draw elaborate, gilded pictures of their own peculiar sections, which sometimes transcend the limit of genuine facts, and may be misguidng, but these men enter the work with a pur- pose to tell it as it is''
 They will begin the collection of mate rials tomorrow morning, and their work will be greatly facilitated by promptness and courtesy on the part of the people from whom information or assistance is sought The work will be pushed with out delay and with the hearty co-opera- ton of the enterprising and progressive business men of this city and surround ing territory the edition will be made one that will repay the investment an hundred fold.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
A Democrat Must Win.

The Birmingham News, one of the ablest goldites among the press of Ala oama. says editorially that it is for John ston for governor because, after looking the field over calmly, it has come to the conclusion, though reluctantly, that an advocate of the single gold standard can. not be elected. That's right; we want a democratic governor, and the man that can, poll the most votes should be nomi- mated. We believe Johnston is the man. Hamilton News 4
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
The Advertiser,s Pair.

The Montgomery Advertiser has at last succeeded in getting out two candidates, one for governor and one for the senate. They will be known as the Advertisers pair. Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Should Be a Unit.

A few more papers have come out for Captain Johnston this week. Let's make it unanimous. The press should be unit for the good of Alabama.-Birming- ham Independent
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Tired of Bossism.

The people are thoroughly sick and tired of bossism, and the Montgomery Advertiser will find It much easier to people to elect him.-Anniston Republi- can.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19

to worry over the fact that a number of gold standard papers in the state realize that Captain Johnston would receive a much larger vote for governor than would Mr. Clarke.-Jacksonville Repub- ltcan.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Not This Time.

The Advertiser says 1t will be harder for Captain Johnston to recognize defeat this time than last. Of course it will He will not be the one to do the recogniz- ing this time.-Sheffield Reaper
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
The Advertisers Candidate.

The weekly press of the state see it as tit really is if MT. Clarke and few of his Friends do not. The Randolph Leader. sizes up the situation in modest but pleasant way. It says: Tt is right gen erally believed that MT. Clarke is not so much candidate of the administration democrats after all as he Is of the Mont
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
A Serious Task.

Running for Wall street and against the people on the peoples own "back yard" Is quite serious task. Still Clarke will attempt to down the people.-Hunts- yille Tribune
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
The Peoples Choice.

According to the Montgomery Journal, MT. Clarke, he of the blue eyes and yaller-hued ideas. is heading the wag end of Randolphism for governor. Joe Johnston, the peoples choice, is "worrit- ing the wag end.-Sheffield Reaper
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Fourteen-Fifteenths.

Every newspaper in Colbert county, five in number, is supporting Captain Johnston for governor. And fourteen of every fifteen voters are for him.-North Alabamian.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
will Re B)uer

Both of Dick Clarke's eyes will be bluer before this campaign Is over than they are now, for Johnston will put a blue black on them.-Huntsville Tribune.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
The People Are Mighty.

It is really distressing to think that a man of Dick Clarke's sense would at- temnt to head political current that is sweeping the state Poor fellow. little does he appreciate his own insignificance. The will of the people is mighty.-Hunts- vile Tribune.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Has the Long End.

Captain Johnston has the long end of the stick so far as the governorship is concerned, but there is a lot of hard work yet to be done before he reaches the goal. The old lady and her followers are hard fighters-but weak ones and will fight him to the bitter end.-Blocton 1nteln- gencer.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
All Wrong.

Democracy has so degenerated among our Cleveland advocates that silver men are traitors if they express themselves against the administration.-Abbe Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
Two and Two.

Two and two, Clarke Tompkins, Mont gomery Advertiser and Mobile Register, political leaders of Alabama ?-Abbeville Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
NEW .1o SPRING STYLES o DERBY HATS. Intyoamclosy Pyzces-
 $500. (. ROGAN G. CO.
 I0II Fayst A0eNue.
I0II Fayst AyeNue.

gomery Advertiser, which had rather have most anything than Johnston's nomination. Colonel Clarke would do well to investigate this matter as it con cerns his interest very yitally.'-Mont- gomery Journal.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
He Is Coming.

Captain Johnston has the inside track on the gubernatorial nomination in Ala bama. Johnston is coming.-Cuba Ban- ner
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
YES, II IS JOE JOHNSTON 
 Is the Cry of the PhaIanx of the Press.
 - HARMONY IS THE REFRAIN 5.s=- And With Two Such WatchWords Victory Is in Our Grasp-AIabama Editorial Opinion. ass
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First Since the War,

Joe Johnston will be the first red-head- ed governor we have had in Alabama since the war.-Huntsville Tribune
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19

Continues to Worry. The Montgomery Advertiser continues
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
One Flag and cne Country.

ROCHESTER. y. Y. Nov. l2.-At the con-
clasion Of his lecture on THE Last Days
of the Confederacy'' last night. Senator
Gordon, OF Georgia, caught mp the Stars
and Stripes from the table and said:
As stand here tonight in your pres
ence and in the presence OF the great God
who i the jadEe Of us all, as the selected
chief of all the living Confederate SOL
diers, want to opiedge 70 you my honor,
the honor of all the living Confederates.
the honor of a great people, that we are
ready to join with you in waving aloft
this proud banner, and we join with you
all who love that flag in saying that by
Gods help there shall never come to it
one blot or stain; that as long as the ages
remain that flag shall oe the most proud
and potent emblem of human freedom in
all this world
The large audience arose as one man
and fairly went wild with enthusiasm.
Old soldiers with empty sleeves and hob
bling on erutches rushed forward with
tears streaming down their cheeks and
greeted their former foe.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18

cover them over with one of their
anonymous productions. In this they
were no doubt prompted by motives OF
the highest patriotism, and the HER
AID in telling of it maliciously casts
a firebrand into his party to rend il
and set member against member in en-
mity.r Selah
From the outstart this coterie of po-
litical pirates worked with but one aim
in view: To nominate and elect MIR.
Kooser if possible, and in the event OF
failure in this to prevent the election OF
a Republican. The scheme was conceiv-
ed i'm sin and brought forth in iniquity.
1t had its origin in a malicious conspi-
racy against the honor and integrity OF
the district. Nor is this the first time
that these same conspirators have work
ed together TO the same end. In 1856
they openly labored TO secure the elec-
ton of the Democratic Congressional
candidate, Mr. Tate, and in 1890 they
did the same in an effort to elect Mr..
Greevy. And how they acted in the
last Judicial Conference, only retiring
from the fight when they felt sure they
had provided for the election of DEM
Ocratic Judge, is of too recent date to
need mention. Yet, with this malo-
dorous record, this chosen band of po-
litical guerillas, midnight conspirators,
writers and dispensers of anonymous
circulars plaintively wall through their
personal organ that the HERALD, when
engaged in exposing them in all their
political deformity, sis sowing party
discord, +" and is preventing "Republi-
cans from rejoicing in common over
the splendid victory in State, District
and County, On the night of the cleo
ton, when all lovers of country and
national honor and integrity were re-
joieing over the victory their party had
achieved, where were these gentlemen?
Were they at any'of the different head
quarters of their party rejoicing with
those who do rejoice? Not one of
them. They were sitting around like
so many crows on the dead limb of a
tree, solemnly croaking to one another.
Their conspiracy had been defeated,
and they knew it would be revealed
and denounced in all its hideous de-
formity.
The editors of the HERALD take no
special credit TO themselves for the elec-
ton of Mr. Hicks. They simply did
their duty as they saw it. They knew
neither Mr.. Hicks nor Mr.. Thropp in
the fight. They labored earnestly and
zealously with hundreds of other loyal
Republicans to defeat the foul conspir-
acy to betray this strong Republican
district into the hands of its enemies.
Their judgment told them that Mr.
Hicks could be elected, and for him
they labored and worked, and splen-
did victory crowned their efforts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18

THE HERALD last week inquired
whether Mr. hooser, lately a Republi-
can Congressional candidate from this
County, wanted to. elect a Free-Silver-
ite TO Congress from this district. and
laid before its readers some of the few
reasons which impelleI # to ask the
question. For answer town cotem-
porary, owned by several OF Mr.. Koos-
er's personal friends, and which he oc-
casionally assists in editing. publishes
a lengthy and malevolent diatriba.
in which the editors of the HER
AID are assailed and malignei as liars.
towards, traitors to the party. and sow
ers of discord- Well, well. Let US see
10 whom these epithets prn@o-lv apply.
by their fruits We shall KNOW them. -
We have had frequent occasion to refer
TO the farcical proceedings of the late
Congressional Conference. and with
what has been written our readers are
familiar, but there is much of that re-
markable gathering that yet renIai7s TO
he made public. While the four ci...ii-
dates who participated were all censu-
rable to degree for putting the district
III such a position as to greatly en-
danger the success of the friends of
honesty and good government. 10 Mr..
ksoser attaches by far the greatest
share Of blame. His County having
bat recently had three successive terms
was in reality without any just or equi-
table claim to the nomination at this
time. Despite this fact, Mr.. Kooser sui
ienly declined 10 allow his conferees at
any time 10 east a single vote for any
other candidate Than himself, and stub
bornly refused his assent to any propo-
sition looking toward breaking the pro-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
A Day Of Thanksgiving.


HARRIsBuRo. Nov. i5.-Gov. Hastings
yesterday issued the following Thanks
giving proclamation
Thankful TO the Almighty God for
His manifold blessings vouchsafed to our
country, our commonwealth and our peo-
pie; in perpetuation of the sacred GUS
tom established by our fathers; recogniz-
ing the Christian religion as the corner
stone of our free institutions; and in
pursuance of the proclamation of the
President of the United States, designat-
ing one day to be observed as day of
thanksgiving and prayer throughout the
land.
snow. therefore, /. Daniel III. Hastings,
Governor of the Commonwealth of Penn
sylvania, do recommed Thursday, the
26th day of November, of the present
year, as a day of thanksgiving and
prayer.
"In observance of that day let all
labor and business be suspended and in
our accustomed places of worship and
around hearthstones and firesides let us
assemble our loved ones and offer up our
paens OF praise and gratitude to our
Heavenly Father for the peace and pros
perity with which he has so blessed our
nation; for staying pestilenee and avert
ing war; for His goodness and mercy in
sparing our lives and preserving our
health and happiness
LET US show our gratitude for the
blessings We have received at His hands
by generously remembering the poor
and the unfortunate. and administering
to the sick aud afflicted around
and about us; and let Us, as betitting a
Christian people in reverential recogni-
ton of our dependence upon Divine
Providence, earnestly invoke for he
future, peace prosperity, happiness and
general welfare of our beloved land, the
favor care and guidance of God, our Gre
atn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
Calamity Hoxlers penouncea.

WASHINGTON, Nov, l6.-The annual
report of Secretary of Agriculture Nor
ton reviews figures to show that during
four years he has returned to the Treas
ury S2,0O0,000 of the appropriations for
his department. \ principal feature is a
refutation of the claims Of what the secre-
tary calls calamity howlers." He con-
tends that agricultural interests are not
declining; that - per cent. of the farms
in the country are without any incum-
brance. while the incumbrance on the
remaining p per cent. was incurred in
the purchase and improvement Of the
lands. The report states that the great
est ratio of mortgages is found in the
North Atlantic States, and that New Jer-
sey shows especially heavy incumbran-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
From Poverty to Vast Wealth.

LoCKPoRT, y. York, Nov. l2.-Richard
Pilkey, formerly employed on the Erie
Canal. gave up the life of sailor yes
terday and boarded a train for the West,
with letter in his pocket which pro-
claimed him the heir to property in
Michigan worth s2,O00,O00. He had cash
ed check at a local bank for 500. receiv
ed from the agent for the estate.
In 1910 Aaron Pilkey, Frencbman,
came to America. He had about 5000
cash as capital, and went to Michigan
and purchased large tract of land.
Pilkey met Nellie Gray, the laughter
of rich copper mine owner. in 1915. and
they were married. Pilkey worked hard
and grew rich.
Young Pilkey was sent to college, but
grew dissipiated and was disowned by his
father. Then he shipped as a sailor.
Recently he received letter from Mr..
Simpson, of Michigan, telling him that
his parents were dead and that he was
sole heir to an estate worth S2,0O0,0OO.
In Mr.. Simpsons letter was check for
500
Pnkey, who is 26 years old, told a
straightforward story and showed the
correspondence and money in corrobora-
ton of his good fortune.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
THROPP,
Protection,
And Sound Money
llcsday, Novembor 8. ls.G.

tsiIrtAsAss -NNNttllAtf D. lc.Ht
In this instance which spoke the
truth. and which the lie? Who here
is the coward, the hypocrite, the trait
or to party? The men who, in an earn
est, honorable way were endeavoring
to elect Mr.. Hicks by laying the appeal
of the State Chairman before the voters
of the county, or the men who, defeat
ed in their own personal aspirations,
were, with hellish malignity, attempt
ing to deceive their honest friends and
betray the district into the hands of
their bitterest foes by the circulation of
a lying and unsigned circular?
On the morning OF the election, in
this borough, this same band of patri-
ots, who are now fearful least the HER.
AID should sow diseord in the party
10y an exposure of their baseness, en-
ployed irresponsible boys to tear down
the Elkin circulars wherever found, or
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18

THIS opinion, from Hon. J. Sterling
Morton, Secretary of agriculture, is
worth noting: ""nat se want is non
partisan commission, composed of ba-
siness men and scho,are, 10 go over the
whole questions OF currency and tariff
and report plan for our use that would
take the questions Of currency and tar
iff out of politics, aai the country
would be much better off, 1t would
indeed be good thing. But who will
furnish the plan?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18

4 FINE Of twenty dollars was not a
bit too much punishment for the black
guard who insulted and assaulted Sec
retary Carlisle at COvington last month.
The fellows offense was not merely
against an estimable gentleman. 1t
was against the Government of which
Mr.. Carlisle is a member, against the
Nation whose servant he is, and against
the cause Of free speech and human
RIGHTS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18

SENATOR John Sherman says that
the Dingley revenue bill will pass the
present Congress, and that it will not
be opposed very strenuOusly by the
Democrats and Free Silver people.
This will be good news for some of the
manufacturers, for what the country
wants is tariff on wool and WOODEN
products. That would start wheels to
running that must wait for over a year,
or until the new Congress has an oppor-
tunitv TO act.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
Horseless Mail Wagons.

NEW YORK, Nov. l2.-The postoflice au-
of horseless wagons for transporting the
mails through the streets of this city.
The wagons are being built, and the new
system will be put into operation in about
a week. Mail collected from street boxes
by these wagons will be stamped, assort-
ed, separated and made ready for iinme-
diate shipment TO points of destination as
IL reaches the station. All the time it is
in transit is thus used to good advantage
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18

THE Cuban war will probably be end
ed this winter. Spain has 200, 900 sol
diers, the patriots have 5000, all told,
but that is not more difference than
there was between the British and
American armies at the time of our
own revolution. The patriot Cubans
are not well provided with clothing,
but in a climate where the less clothing
one wears the happier he is, that does
not matter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18

THE Republican vote in Somerset
borough at the recent general election
was tS less than the vote cast in the
same precinct at the late Republican
primary, and still there are those who
insist that no Democrats voted for Mr..
KoOser at the primary. The philo-
sophical proverb of the mild-eyed
Japanese is applicable to such "There
is no medicine for FOOL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18

THE Fifty-fifth Congress will be heav-
lily Republican in both branches. That
means an end Of free coinage and the
free trade folly. 1t means returning
confidence in the honesty and stability
OF the Government. Itmeans employ
ment for the mechanics and laborers of
our country, and the increased respect
of sister nations.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18

Field Nay Retire.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l4.-It was report
ed here that Secretary Carlisle will sure
ly be appointed on the Supreme Court
bench of the United States within a
short time. The rumor i said to have
come from close friend of Justice Field,
who is believed to be on the point of re-
tiring. Justice Field is very feeble, and
his health is failing rapidly. During the
last sitting of the Court he was wheeled
to and from the Supreme Court chamber
on an invalid chair.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18

The deadlock in the United States
Senate between the gold and silver for
ces promises to hold over into the next
administration. There are some chan
ges on each side, but they so nearly bal
anee each other that the situation does
not seem promising for getting dispu-
ted measures rapidly through the up
per House.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18

Four years ago business declined
more rapidly in one week after the re-
suit of the election was known than
ever before. In 1896, in the two weeks
Just passed, the commercial reports
show that business increased more than
in any time of the same duration in the
cOuntry's history.