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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-17

were redeemed In silver and cancelled
and since the first day of August. 1893,
the total amount Of such notes redeemed
in silver and cancelled Is si9,533.722
Prior To my ADMINISTRATION of the af-
fairs OF the department none of these
notes had been redeemed or cancelled.
Since the beginning of this admn.stra-
ton nearly SlI0 900, 900 has been procured
in exchange for other forms of currency.
OF this amount sS,9l5.Sl2 has been pro-
$l0.32a. $50 In exchange for silver certifi-
fused to exchange silver for gold when It
for that purpose, and If IL had been
how II could be considered 4 dscrim!na-
out gold in exchange for silver Il dis
course 1t follows that refusal 60 pay out
silver for gold Is not Il discrimination
agaist silver
In response TO your verbal inquiry con-
cerning the coinage of standard silver
dollars during the present administra-
ton, YOU are advised that IL amounts )
To the sum of Sc, 900 up TO the 18TH day
of this month, while the amount Of such
dollars coined In this country from the
establishment Of the mint I'm 1892 up to
February. lS7S q period OF cighty-si
years. was IS, ,030 600.
enclose herewith copy of my letter
to the United States Senate. referring to
the above
Very truly yours
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-17
The Mectimgs neSun.

The protracted meetings at Freemasofi
Street Baptist Church began Sunday
with very' encouraging prospects. Large
congregations attended both services.
DR.. j. 8. Wharton, brother Of the pastor,
preached two excellent sermons A
great attraction was the singing of Mi.
II. 5. Watkins, the famous Richmond
tenor In the opinion of all who heard
him, his singing was unsurpassed BY any
with which they had ever been favored.3
Dr.. j. S. Wharton preached last even
ing and will preach again tonight. Dra
FL NJ. Wharton, of Baltimore, Is expects
ed Wednesday, a. ..l.5is
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-17
Political Notes.

The Lamb faction Is not to BE caught.
mapping tonight. To offset the Bowden
meeting ut tile colored Odd Fellows
Hall. on Butte street, they have arranEedS
to hold forth at Samaritan Hall, on St..
Paul street, where Col. Lamb, General;
Groner and several colored men arai
announced to speak. 3ssssSSSs
Yesterday was n quiet day among the
factions and very little talking was tiofis
on the street. No new candidates fdt
Office uppeared saf4s
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-17
The Sew York Team.

a large crowd attended League Park
yesterday to see Vhe Norfolk team
practice. The men showed up very
well indeed. They give evidence OF
knowing their business. and as soon
aa they can work the soreness out Of
their joints Norfolk people may look for
the game of baseball as 1t should be
played. as there Is no doubt that the
new Norfolk aggregation can satisfy
The demand In that direction
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-17
The pmrIter nfiiDcfcc,t,c

Richmond. Va. March l6.--(Spec;aD-
Senator Flanagan. who was here To-
day. says the Parker election bill Is
defective. by an error in the drafting
or enrolling the bill doe not provide for
law repealed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-17
a'f,e March sale

Now conducted by Levy Bros al s& ;ffss
bargain store, 174 Main street, 4 ii 4 adSs
traeting the attention Of ail; III III
wonder they are busy. as thstF iessS
prices are sure to attrack ell ihs ysaafins
of dry goods. All goods st cut pFioea SstSl
ba.ance of the week. as 6ESs 81 siSSSg8l
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-17
A TREATISE ON SILVER
Carlisle Answers Pattsrsen'S Letter Touch
Ing His Treatment of Silver and Gold.
HAS NOT DISCREDlTED THE WHITE METAL
Whciie or ihc Amount or silver DoI-
lars In the Treasury Does Not Ex.
coed the Amount of silver Ccrttn-
cntes silver Cannot be
Paid Out Except for RcdempIion.

Washington. March 1G.-Representa
tive Patterson. of Tennessee. made pub
Tic to-day the following which he re-
ceived this morning from Secretary Car
Isle:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-17

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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-17

THE yIRGINIAN's READ11IE,rRs I,r Ii Il
in NORTH BtiY d
Z THEIR GOODS IN NOR. "a
FOLK, so / ExpECf iSITS -
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FRIENDS IN THAT GREAT &
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
JOINT DISCUSSION,
A. T. Goodwyn, Republican Nominee for Gov ernor, Challenges Joseph E. Johnston,
 Democratic Nominee.

Robinson Springs, Ala, May g, 1896. Hon. Joseph F. Johnston, Birmingham,
 Ala
 Dear Sir: As the gubernatorial nomi- nee of the peoples party, this nomina- tion being indorsed by the republican party, make the following propositions to you, the nominee of the democratic party to-wit:
 That in the interest of free ballots and fair counts in the coming state election i've join in a petition to the county ap- pointing boards, asking that the two contending parties be represented among the inspectors of election at every polling place in the state; that said inspectors be nominated by the authorized county executive committees of each party re- spectively; that we further petition the appointing boards to promptly make pub lie the names of the inspectors chosen, and that we petition the boards of in spectors to appoint clerks of the two op- posing parties and an equal number of assistants from each party in the prepa- ration of ballots; further. that we petition our county officers to submit the regis tration and poll lists to any committee that may be authorized by the aforesaid county executive committees, to the end that any Illegal voters may be prevented fro1n taking part in the state elections. and that all illegal votes cast may be exposed in any contests that may be in- stituted. I am induced to make these
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
propositions K view of hS mo

propositions ih view of thS mo- torious and proven eleetion insthods.s that inexousably and shan9Afully prsvaiIs In Alabarpa, khowiifg that tue honest sx- pression 0f the people caH be Best seohfed by proper repr6sentatfon at the pollsI Also, in view of the fact that the blank in your party platform in feEard to elec- ttons is eNasive and ominous, and Is con- strned by many as favoring honest elec- tions within party primaries only, and as condemning indirectly those frauds that compelled democratic congressional nominee to withdraw from the contest, ! and those that seem to have, been com. mitted and proven against our esteemed competitor for your party nomination. All Alabamians, except a few political pensioners, will rejoice if we can Sd plan for the coming election that the result may be above reproach, and the inaugu- ration of the next governor be in contrast to the last inauguration, when shotted guns disgraced our capitol grounds. The greatest curse that now aff1icts our state is crime at the ballot box and the threat ening moral corruption that logically re- suits from the federation of such prime.
 ?. That you and I as candidates of op- posing parties canvass the state by joint ly discussing on Equal and fair terms the issues of the day. Details may be arr ranged by chosen friends, or by direct arrangement between ourselves. An early answer is desired. Yours respect fully, A. T. GOODWIN.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
THE TRIP TO RICHMOND
Promises to Be Too Expensive for Many Con- federate Veterans and Therefore May
 Not Be Largely Participated In.

From present indica tions the number of old Confederates who will attend the grand annual reunion of Confederate Veterans at Richmond from Camp Har- dee will hardly represent corporars guard.
 Gen. Fred S. Ferguson was seen by a State Herald reporter yesterday after noon. and on being questioned as to the outlook for large attendance from Bir- mingham and Jefferson county, said the prospects for a large crowd, with the status of affairs as at present, Is very poor. The reason of this, he said, was on account of the very unsatisfactory rate offered by the railroads. The com peting lines will not-or, at least, have not-offered less rate than 1 cent per mile, and this, owing to the great dis tance, will place the expense far beyond the reach of great majority of Confed- crate veterans, their means being limit ed; and much as they would desire to verse with their brethren of the days in which mems souls were tried, they will have to forego the pleasure and remain at home.
 General Ferguson said he had just re- ceived 8 letter from headquarters at Richmond saying strenuous efforts were being used to induce the railroads to put on an excursion rate, In order that the poorer brethren of the gray might once again meet and mingle with each other but the result could not as yet be told, The commiftee in charge of the matter, however, was determined to make per slstent effort to secure a lower rate than the 1 cent rate now offered.
 The Southern railway announced cent rate, and when the Louisville and Nashville with its connections came into the arena, competing for a share of the travel, 1t was hoped they would offer an extra inducement, thereby forcing the Southern to make a better proposition but when they, too, announced 1 cent rate hopes fell and the outlook for the veterans with limited. meahs became gloomy.
 The general still hopes however, for a better rate, and In the event such Is granted Camp Hardee, he says. will send strong delegation to the reunion.
 Jeff Davis' Birthday.
 June is the anniversary of Jefferson Davis birth. and 1t happens to be the regular meeting day of Camp Hardee Confederate Veterans. The meeting therefore, win be of great interest to those participating.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

guaranteeing Investors against loss and assuring them certain and profitable re- turns upon their capital. And because the contrary conditions prevail here, be- cause American investments do not offer certain and profitable returns, because there Is a constant depreciation of values under the influence of the gold standard, no foreign money is being sent here to buy our properties and develop the country, nor will there be so long as the present financial system prevails. These foreign capitalists and money lenders are satisfied with low interest, but must be sure of getting it before they part with their money. This will be as- sured them under free coinage. and, as MT Cory says, "when that day comes Flu rope will be eager to invest in America again" "-z.and not before.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
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 principles are the following: The free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at 16 to as the standard money of the country, without any dis crimination against either metal and without the consent of foreign nations, as the United States coined silver ana cold before the republican party ob- tained control of the government and changed the coinage laws of the country for the benefit of a class and to the in- iurv of A great mass of the people.
 The unconstitutional penalty of 10 nor centllm on each issue of state bank notes by any state or national bank ought to be repealed.
 If is our purpose to maintain govern ment in this state fair and just to all, under control of the white men of Ala
 The faith and credit of the state must be maintained untarnished.
 our system of public education should he improved and extended so far as the state has the apillty' without oppresslVe taxation.
 We are in favor of honest and fair elactions and we recommend that laws be enacted under which primary elec- lions and other party proceedings for the selection of candidates may be con- ducted.
 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 ef- fort to maintain good government in the state of Alabama
 Let us preserve the dignity and credit and peace, and. If possible, the prosperity of our state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Excursion to Montgomery and Return-0nIy
 St,50 Round Trip,

An excursion train will leave Birming- ham for Montgomery at 8 a. m. Sunday, May IT. 1896. reaching there at 10 a. m. returning, leave Montgomery at 10:30 p. m., making quick run back, and the fare is only $1.50 for the round trip, when Anyone wishing to stop at any station this side of Montgomery can do so on this train, as 1t will make all stops going and returning. The accommodations will be first-class in every respect. and ladies can go without fear of encounter ing boisterous or objectionable crowd. Ample coaches have been secured to ac- commodate all who go, and nothing will be left undone that will add to the com fort of passengers. For further informa- ton or tickets apply to-any agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad or to D. D. Kinnebrew, excursion agent, P. O. Box 6S5, Birmingham, Ala. 5-10-td
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
ANNOUNCEMENT.

MT. J. A. Rountree of Morgan county has acquired an interest in the Age chase of a block of the capital stock of the corporation, and has been elected a director of the company and also to the position of general manager. MT. F. V. Evans, who has held the position of busl- ness manager during the past six months, has rendered his resignation, which will take effect from next Satur- day. MT. Theodore II. Vaughan has been elected to the position of business man ager and will succeed MT. Evans.
 AGE-HERALD PUBLISHING co.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

John Shugart objected to treating with a convention presided over by son of Ham," but all the same MT. Goodwin urged the brethren not only to treat with them. but to fuse and take two men se- lected by them into the bosom of the populite family. and 1t was done.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
Short in His Accounts.

Atlanta, May 13.-Hiram Middle brooks, formerly assistant cashier of the Fidelity Trust and Banking company, is in jail here. He Is said to be short $1S- O00 A half brother paid $12,000 recently to compromise his shortage. Now E. B. Reed of West Point, Ga. charges that he sent two notes for $4400 to Middle brooks in order that he could renew some paper at the Fidelity bank. Mid dlebrooks looked after that paper him. self and discounted Reeds new potes at another bank Mfddlebrooks admits 1t and says that he lost money speculating or he would have met his obligations.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
Ieachers' Examination.

The annual examination of applicants for positions as teachers in the public schools of Birmingham will be held on Monday and Tuesday. May 25 and 26 1S96 at the High school building. Appli- cants must report by 9 o'clock on Mon day. & esa
 By order of the Board of Education.
 J. H. PHILLIPS, 5-S-15t Superintendent.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

We are together now; we are as one, and will whip h--l out of the democrats. About that time three or four oolored delegates came up with Mckinley badges on and were introduced to the populites, and yet they tell us that fusion doesn't fuSe
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

Is there single man who was prom tnent leader in rescuing the state of Ala bama from carpetbag rule now support Ing the republican ticket, called by some the fusion ticket? Not one; but Moseley, Parsons and Bill Stevens are.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

The Baldwin Times says that many democrats who have been driven out of the party will return this year, and that the county will roll up the biggest ma jority for Johnston ever given a demo- cratic candidate for governor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
Decision Aeainst the Negro,

Springfield, H., May 13.-Tha supreme court yesterday rendered decision sus- taining the action of the Bloomington druggist who refused to sell soda water to a negro on account of his color. The court holds that the selling of soda water does not constitute the furnishing of lodging, amusement or meals as provided for in the act.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

MT. Warren Reese urged the pop con- vention to give the republican party anything in reason they should ask, for fear they would turn their hands upon us" What fearful thing for the repub- licans to turn their hands on the pops! Poo~ pops!
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

The Cuba Banner says that there will not be ten populite votes in Cuba beat; that the white men of Sumter county will not vote a republican ticket, and that a large number of democrats in Cuba beat followed Kolb, but they are now with their old brethren.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

The people-some fifty to an hundred bank presidents-are. through the New York World. calling on Mckinley to de- clare for the single gold standard.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

Notwithstanding the fact that he is and has been for years a standing can didate, for governor of Tennessee, H. Clay Evans is just now engaged in little scheme which he hopes will make 1t appear that he was made the nominee of the republicans of Tennessee in spite of his desires to the contrary. AZ
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

The Jacksonville Republican says that last year the. pops denounced Colonel Oates for holding one office and running for another We suppose that Mr. Good wyn will show his good faith now by re- signing 8 seat in congress and paying his own way, Es
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
Lemon Hot Drops.

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhage and all throat and lung diseases. Ele- gant, reliable.
 25 cents at druggists. Prepared only by pr. H. Mozley, Atlanta, Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
Prominent Minister Writes.

After ten years of great suffering from Indigestion, with great nervous prostra- tion, biliousness, disordered kidneys and constipation, I have been cured by Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir and am now a we'll man.
 REV. c. c. DAVIS,
 Eld M E. Church South,
 No. 2S Tatnall St., Atlanta, Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
Linen Sm1ts, $z.5o. Sexge Coats, $500.
 SoIt .SAayzs.
 Sammer Stu&. (. ROGAN G. CO. -I9II First Avemue.
TROLLEY RIDE
All the Way to East Lake Tonight.

MT tue way 10 tast Lake Ionlght.
 Tonight at 8 o'clock the mogul trolley car and as many more cars as are neces- sary to carry the crowd will start from First avenue and Nineteenth street, and run thfouSh to East Lake. This, the first trolley ride over tha whole line, will be under the management of the ladies of the Central Presbyterian church. A great many tickets have been sold, and there will be good crowd of jolly young people on the trip.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
LEMON ELIXIR.
A Pleasant Lemon Tonic.

"A FIeaSHub IeIlUH IOrlC. For Biliousness, Constipation, Malaria, Colds and the Grip.
 For Indigestion. Sick and Nervous Headaches.
 For Sleeplessness, Nervousness and Heart Diseases, take Lemon Elixir. Ladies, for natural and thorough or ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir. pr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir is prepared from the fresh juice of Lemons, com bined with other vegetable liver tonics and cathartics. soc and $1 bottles at druggists
 Prepared only by Dr. H. Mozley, At lanta, Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

Indications that the opponents to a 200-cent dollar will control the Chicago convention crowd upon each other.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

If Spain gets into scrap with Uncle Sam, Cuba will be free early in the game.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD
Entered at the pogtoIlee at Birmlngham.

 Entered at the postoff1ce at Birmingham, Ala, as second-class matter.
  Eastern Business Office, The tribune Building, New York City; Western Busi- hess Office "The Rookery," Chicago; the 8. c. Beckwith Special Agency, Sole Agents Foreign Advertising.
 The State Herald will appreciate news from any community. If at a small place where 1t has no regular correspondent news reports of neighborhood happenings from any friend will be gratefully received All communications. of whatever charae- ter or length, should be written on only one side of the sheet.
 Our rates for 1896 are as follows: Daily State Herald, per month......".$, eo eo Daily State Herald, per quarter ...,... I [ oo ao Daily State Herald, per annum. ......... oVo Sunday State Herald alone, per an q ao num-. ...... ...... ....'. ..........''''': 90 Weekly State Herald, per annum. ..'...: " Notice to Subscribers-When subscribers desire to have their papers changed. they must specify where the paper is now gong and where they wish it changed to. watch the label on your paper and see when your time expires.
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 THE STATE HERALD,
 Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

Democrats should push the work of organization.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

Weyler will not resign, as threatened Weyler Is a whole team on paper.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

The Opelika News thinks Goodwin was out of place on the same platform with Moseley and other old-time republicans speaing to an admiring audience of negroes. That was part of the contract, and Mir. Goodwin will have to swallow larger doses than that before he gets through with the "unholy alliance"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

We are headquarters in California wines, such as sherry, port and olarets. We canot be excelled in quality and prices on imported and domestic liquors of any kind. Give us trial and be con- vinced. M 0 A. WISE.
 Cor. Morris ave. and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET, FOR SENATOR. Dr. R. M. Cunningham. FOR REPRESENTATIVES: J. J. Altman.
 I. A. Brown.
 D. A. Greene.
 John Harklns. l.. Y. Lipscomb.
 D. J. Ovens. FOR SHERIFF: Frank P. O'Brien. FOR TAX COLLECTOR: J. B. Francis. FOR TAX ASSESSOR: J. Felix Mclaughlin. FOR TREASURER: Kenneth F. Hawkins. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: W. F. Stratford.
 l., D. Lacey. William $. Morrow. George l.. Young. FOR CORONER: k. E. Jones.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

The Montgomery Journal says just after the populite convention adjourned about half dozen populite delegates were standing on the street corner, when am old-fashioned republican came up and said: T congratulate you. gentle men, on the outcome of our conventions
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

Go and register today If you have not already done so.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

To build up all the weak and tired or gans of the body. take Hoods Sarsa- parilla.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

The Montgomery Journal truthfully and very appropriately says: White su- premacy Is the shibboleth and slogan of this campaign. Let us make the welkn ring with it from every hustings and ev- cry tripod from Decatur to Daphne. from the Tomb.gbee to the Chattahoochee."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

GOVERNOR: Joseph F. Johnston of Jefferson. SECRETARY OF STATE; ], Kirkman Jackson of Lauderdale.
 TREASURER: George w. Ellis of Montgomery.
 AUDITOR:
 Walter s. White of Colbert. ATTORNEY-GENER William c. Pitts of Tuskaloosa. SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION: John o. Turner of St. Clair. COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE: 1. r. Culver of Bullock.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-14

Bob Moseley. said a year ago that the republicans had been furnishing the votes and the pops the candidates long enough, and that it had to stop. The pops nominated one lifelong republican Bingham) and then took two men rec commended by the republicans. Moseley got half the. ticket this time filled out with old-time, lifelong republicans. He will want 1t all next time.