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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
THE HARVEST TOMORROW.

Last night brought to a final close the most brilliant campaign that has been made by the democracy in this state since 1874 IL was also the most important campaign that the democrats have been called upon to engage in since the de- spoilers of our fair state were driven from power. From the day of the open ing of the campaign interest has not abated
 The gallant party standard-bearer has redeemed his pledge made the party when he accepted the nomination. All over Alabama, from the Georgia to the Mississippi line, from the clover clad hills or north Alabama to the Florida line, he has gone preaching from every stump the true principles of democracy. Hun dreds of other gallant and patriotic demo- crats entered the combat at the begin ming and remained at the front until the last gun was fired and the enemy com- pletely routed.
 It can be truthfully sad-and every lover of good government will realize Il with delight-after next Monday night that the democracy of Alabama is once more united The small majorities given it's nominees the last two elections are things of the past.
 The white people of Alabama are to- gether again. The 50,OOO majority that will be rolled up tomorrow for the nomi- nees of the white mans party will demon- strate the truthfulness of the assertion.
 The State Herald lays before it's readers this morning reports from enough coun- ties to convince even doubting Thomas of what the result is bound to be- It would be a labor of love for us to take up one at a time the gallant men who have rendered the invaluable service which has placed the democratic party in such an enviable position at the close of this campaign, and compliment them and render to them individually the thanks of the whole people for their pa triotic service and heroic sacrifice, but there are too many of them. Space for bids, and another election would almost be upon us before the task could be com pleted. The people know them, and will not forget them. While not one of them had in mind anything save the good of the country, the future will bear us out in the prophecy, that while such men all ways find ample remuneration for any sacrifice in the consciousness of duty dis charged, the people will in other ways. in their own good time, recompense those who went to the front and won this con- test
 For many days the eyes of our demo- cratic brethren in other states have been upon Alabama Tuesday morning the glad tidings of glorious victory will be borne to them.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
See the Handwriting.
Tuskaloosa Times.

TuSKaIOOSd IlnltS.
 The pops are making the struggle of their lives and are grabbing at every thing in sight and things that are not in sight for their cause They are hold ing secret meetings, drilling their men and trying to devise schemes to beat the race; they are telling the colored people all sorts of tales and making them prom ises; they tell them that if the demo- crats win they (the colored people, will be disfranchised placed back under bondage, etc. As the election time draws nearer they grow more desperate and stretch their tales larger they act as though they clearly saw the "handwrit- ing on the wall" but they will have to submit to the inevitable.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02


 and will probably vote for Mckinley. He thinks there are f'better classes" of people in this country than our farmers. He thinks also that .overproductfon in our fields and factories Is the great cause of all our woes, and that we ought to re- duce our crops and the output of our in- dustrial establishments to cure them. A fine remedy, indeed! Four-fifths, at least, of mankind have not sufficient or suita- ble clothing for their health, cleanliness and comfort. They would, if they were able, buy and use without waste 100000 bales of cotton year, but as things are they cannot buy even 100000 bales and pay living prices to its producers. There fore the remedy proposed is to raise and weave less cotton and let mankind go naked. filthy and in rags. The great mass of humanity. especially outside of this country, is badly fed, and has not enough of wholesome food to maintain health and strength They could consume twice what they now do of all kinds of our food products with great advantage and without excess or waste; but as things are they are unable to buy even what we produce and what they need at living prices to our farmers. Therefore the remedy suggested by this wonderful statesman is that our people should raise less wheat, corn, meats and other foods and let the nations starve. What do Flower and his "better classes" care if they do?" Certainly this stall-fed New York beef affords no proof of any over production of manhood, common sense or honesty when he made his advent on
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

of the Plowboy office knows this negro it speaks of was put in the negro school at Tuskegee, Ala, to teach negro chill dren or have charge of the negro school there. Whats the matter in that popo- repo office, anyway? They hug Good wyn around the neck for voting for a ne- gro as congressman in South Carolina in preference to a poor. -one-legged Confed- crate soldier, to make laws for us poor white people to live under, and then come right straight around and cuss a one-armed Confederate for appointing a negro school teacher to teach in a negro school They must hate every soldier that fought for his rights in this country.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
NOTICE.

The executive committee of the demo- cratic and conservative party of Jeffer- son county Alabama, is hereby called to meet in the circuit court room in the city of Birmingham, on Saturday, the Sth day Of August at Il o'clock a. m, for the purpose of providing for the selection of delegates to represent Jefferson county in the convention called for the purpose of nominating candidate for congress in the Ninth Congressional district. Each and every member of the committee is earnestly requested to be present.
 JOHN H. MILLER, Chairman
 NATHAN L. MILLER. Secretary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We the democrats of the state of Ala bama, in convention assembled, declafe ollr continued faith In the old time and honored principles of the democratic party, and among these princlples are the following:
 The free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at 16 to l as the standard money of the country, without any dis termination against either metal and without the consent of foreign nations, ns the United States coined silver and yold before the republican party ob- fained control of the government and rhanfted the coinage laws of the country For fhe benefit of a class and to the in- jury of great mass of the people.
 9 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 be maintained untarnished. ~
 Our system of public education should he improved and extended so far as the state has the ability, without oppressive taxation. ma
 We are in favor of honest and fair elections and we recommend that laws he enacted under which primary elec- tions and other party proceedings for the selection of candidates may be con- ducted. E
 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.
 Letlus preserve the dignity and credit and peace, and if possible. the prosperity of our state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
To Stay Away Is to Vote for Goodwin.

Monday is the day in which the white men of Alabama should vote to retain in power the white mans party in Alaba- ma. vote for the democratic party is a vote in the right direction. To stay away from the polls or vote for Goodwin and his ticket goes that far towards turning the state over to the enemies of the peo- pie.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
A Census Experience.

BOusehOId WOrds. 8 r
 In the recent census of the county of London the occupier of a tenement hand= ed back blank paper to the collector with confused statement that it didn't apply to her. And where do you live, then?" asked the bemuddled enumerator after long struggle to dsentangle the witness. ''Where do live? Why, where should I live. but in my own 'ome?" a'.Well where is your home?" This is my 'ome. of course it is." But you said just now that you didn't sleep here last night" No more did. I never slept a minute all night long, and my 'usband Fl tell e the same" & |
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
Good News From Colbert.

Leighton NeWs.
 "He that hath ears to hear. let him hear" On next Monday Capt. Joseph F. Johnston and every candidate on the democratic state ticket will be triumph antly elected by a majority of not less than 50,OO0. And on the same day our county win elect every candidate on the democratic ticket by from 150 to 400 ma iority, Leighton heretofore has been very close but we expect when the bal lots are counted that not less than seven ty-five majority will be in favor of the democratic ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
A Trash-Moving Campaign.

PrattVIlle PrOgreSS.
 The campaign in Tuskaloosa IS de- scribed as a trash mover. Frank Moody and Col N. N. Clements are as able stump speakers as any in the state, while Will Brandon is a more than match for the "hog combine' orators. It is said that the pops are deserting Goodwin in droves In every county the news is most encouraging for the state ticket. The white people are getting together wanderers are coming home.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

An observer of Cuban affairs says thrti since the war broke out in Cuba. Spanish officers have reported 16,000 decisive vie- tories Taking the average victory as officially" reported from day to day the Spanish have had about LOCO commis- stoned and uncomm. .ssioned officers killed and wounded, and1in the same way have had their forces crippled to the extent of about 80, 900 soldiers killed and wound- ed.--Mobile Register, Dem. G4,rsHt
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
Stick to the Nominees.

WI dTTIUT 1IuGN.
 Be sure to vote for Dr. Cunningham for the senate, all the democratic nominees for the legislature and Frank P. O'Brien for sheriff. Don't go back on man just because his religious views are not in ac- cordance with yours, but stick to the nominees.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
Patriots Put on Guard.

CoOsa River NeWs.
 We place every intelligent patriot on guard here and now. Any wanton ex- travagance, rag-baby, jarhead finan- ciering that may destroy the great cred it of Cherokee will alike come we'll upon your head if the rotaters shall succeed. You will have only yourselves to blame.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
HEADS YOU LOSE, TAILS WE WIN. "

The "sagacious and patriotic bankers' of New York and Europe who have un- dertaken to maintain the gold reserve "until after the presidential election" un- derstand what they are about; or to put it in homely phrase they know Ion which side their bread is buttered." The only consideration they demand for their un- dertaking Is that in exchange for their gold they shall receive from the govern msnt "greenbacks" and treasury notes, for which they will again demand of the government gold bars or coin. For every dollar they furnish the treasury in gold they receive in return one of these legal tender dollars, thus gradually accumu- lating a fund with which they can make a raid on the treasury for its gold "after the election" It is only part of their original scheme of forcing the govern ment under this administration, to issue $500, ,000, 900 more of interest bearing bonds at pawn brokers discounts as a reason and basis for the perpetuation of the na- tional banking system. These Saga cious and patriotic bankers" have under l. taken to protect the gold reserve only until after the election," knowing full well that another bond issue before that date would utterly destroy what little prospect there may now be for McKin- leys election; also, that in the event of democratic success in November they can pull the last dollar of gold out of the treasury as rapidly as they may wish. In either event, democratic success or de- feat another bond issue, and great one, will be forthcoming after the presidential election.
 It is a genuine game of heads, the peo- pie lose, tales, the gold gamblers and bond syndicate win.
 The "sagacious and patriotic bankers of New York and-Europe are engaged in maintaining ..the credit and honor of the nation" for neither their health nor recre- ation, but for the money there is in it to themselves. So far as more bond issues after the election and before March 4, 1897, is concerned, it matters not whether MT. Bryan or Major Mckinley is elected. The money power has got the country by the throat; 1t wants more bonds, and more bonds it will have before the expi- ration of Cleveland's term, and there is no power that can prevent it.
 If MT. Bryan is elected, as he will be- the disgraceful and iniquitous business will be immediately stopped after his in auguration; if Mckinley, Mark Hanna mortgaged man, should be elected it will continue until the credit of the nation Is annihilated and the taxable resources of the people are exhausted.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
pnll.Witted Plowhoy.
willie Standard-News.

Edwardsville Standard-News.
 Since Governor Oates has appointed a negro to office at Tuskegee Ala, can't the white supremacy organs give us an- other tune?-Plowboy.
 The people in. this county are not as big fools as the Plowboy would have them be. If you will notice man that is fool, he thinks he's smarter than everybody else and thinks everybody is ignorant but himself. Every man outside
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
Perfectly Impartial.

HOuSehOId WOrdS. IIIf
 The wife of one of Lord Fowls keepers was asked by the clergyman of her own parish why she went running off three miles to another church whenever the earl went there. Why didn't she keep to her own church? "His lordship likes to see his servants at church." replied the woman. (Which do you think the most of, then' asked the parson, Lord Fowls or the Almighty?" "They have both been very good to me, sir.' replied the woman, averse to invidious comparisons.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

It should be conceded that Herr Most, the leading anarchist in America. knows better than the Montgomery Advertiser which party platform contains declara- tions for principles most likely to aid in the spread of anarchism. Herr Most is standing by the republican platform, while the Advertiser says the democratic platform Is anarchistic.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
Long Live Alabamal !

Troy Democrat.
 Long live Alabama should be the cry of every patriotic Alabamian. Alabama can only live and prosper while her gov ernment is in the hands of her white cit izens. Vote for Johnston and the demo- cratic ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Captain Johnston has made mag nificent campaign, and tomorrow the Alabama democracy will turn up one of the handsomest majorities that has been given to any democrat in number of
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
Not a w ord About It.

Cleburne New Era.,-
 Did you know that there was not a word in the platform about education in Alabama? Read their platform and see for yourself.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

The greater the victory for democracy tomorrow, the greater will be the impet- us given the cause of democracy for the November election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Let every democrat do his duty at the polls on Monday and the result will be more than 5O,O0O majority for the demo- cratic ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

If you want to see the best interests of all the people in Jefferson county and Alabama protected, vote the democratic ticket
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

You don't simply owe the democratic party your vote; you owe it your work and influence from now until the polls close tomorrow evening.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

No true democrat will have done his duty tomorrow until he has gone to the polls and cast his vote for every demo- cratic nominee on the ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

If every democrat in Jefferson county does his full duty tomorrow the state and county ticket will roll up a majority of 3000
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
FROM THE TRIPOD.
Poetic Justice.

Troy Messenger.
 Goodwin should be condemned by your ballot next Monday as he condemned Colonel Elliott by his vote in favor of Murray.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Every democratic nominee on the county ticket is worthy and should re- ceive the support of every voter in Jef- ferson county who believes in white su- premacy and the principles of true de- rooprnpy
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Goodwin and his heelers have given up the fight. They are working for the legislature and county tickets. Snow them under.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

If you want to find out which platform comes the nearest suiting the cause of anarchy ascertain which party Herr Most, the leader of anarchism in the United States, prefers. He is strong advocate of the republican platform.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

If you want good government and white supremacy in Alabama vote the democratic ticket straight tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

The New York Journal of Commerce, an intense gold organ, has felt called upon to expose and denounce the efforts of virtual conspiracy" gang of mil lionaire raiders, both political parties having been equally represented" who were last week, especially on Monday, busy "in creating panics and endanger- ing the ability of the treasury to make gold payments" "The facts" 1t says, reveal depth of venality which we had scarcely been prepared to expect even in the moral slums of Wall street." These miscreants it declares, were speculative millonaires, their coadjutors and friends, stock dealers of the highest grade and potency and expert manipulators of the market. Men controlling large corpora tions were in the forefront of the as- sault" These men d5nounce all who do not agree with them and are most vocif- erous for sound money" and the gold standard. They shout constantly that the want of confidence" Is all that ails the country; and yet in one day, in order to supply themselves with stocks at pam ic prices," this millionaire combination" struck a blow at public confidence as damaging as even the Journal of Com- merce regards the conclusions of the Chi cago convention. These are the harpies at whose mercy the present financial sys- tenn has placed the country and who have gorged and fattened upon it's indus try for many years. It is not surprising that they desire to perpetuate the system, nor is it surprising that the people are bent on destroying it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Roswell P. Flower, who by some means became governor of New York, and is credited with the ownership of much money, is now attempting to destroy the party to which he owes all his honors.S
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

You can't afford not to vote and work for the democratic ticket tomorrow. You owe that much to your family.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Democrats. see to it that the "piebaldF party is buried so deep tomorrow that il will rise no more.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Go to the polls early and remain at the polls and work for the democratic ticket until they close.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Solos by Weber at East Lake this af- ternoon, to 6.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

The goldbug press is treating their friend and ally. Herr Most, badly. They have ceased to speak of him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

WANTED-Every democrat in Jeffer- son county to do his full duty tomorrow
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Vote the whole ticket from bottom to top. Ilet there be no scratching.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

It behooves every good citizen to vote the democratic ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Go teethe polls carly tomorrow, demo cratsSand remain there until they close
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
STATE HERALD
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Work actively tomorrow and see thai sdemocratsyote the straight ticket
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Vote the democratic ticket, state ant county, straight.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Keep old Jefferson county in the dem- . ocratie column by a good-szed majority.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Vote the whole democratic ticket from top to bottom.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Democrats get out tomorrow and. do your duty like men.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

See. to it that every democrat votes in your precinct.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

The. Morton presidential boom is incu- batting.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02

Solos by Weber at East Lake this af- ternoon. to 6. ...-..-.--..-.-...is-.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-02
NATIONAL TICKET.

FOR PRESIDENT. William Jennings Bryan of NebrasKa. FOR VICE PRESIDENT. N Arthur M. Sewall of Maine.
The herald., 1896-10-31

ones, I think 1t is within truth to say
that fully as large a percentage of the
women voted as Of the men.
At the general election of the fall Of
1894 q woman, Mrs. A. J. Peavey, was
elected to the position of state superin-
tendent of public instruction, while two
women members of the legislature were
elected from Arapahoe county, Mines.
Cressingham and Klock, and one, Mrs.
Carry c. Holly, from Pueblo county. I
think it is nothing more than'fair to say
that these ladies have all made records
which will compare favorably with those
of their compeers. / do not presume
that any public officers, especially in the
legislature, ever made records which did
not invite and receive criticism, and do
not know that these ladies were any
more generally criticised than were
their fellow members of the opposite SEX
In these matters it is with women much
as it is with men. There are men who
make good officers, and there are men
who make very poor ones. Unfortu-
rately, many of the latter are elected
to office. The same rule undoubtedly
will apply to women.
In general sense 1 do not think that
the women of Colorado have any reason
to apologize for the results of equal suf-
frage in this state.
AS a result OF women's influence in
municipal politics in Denver, there is a
very perceptible diminution of the gam
bling and drink evils, as well as Of kim
dred vices. i
think the experiment in Colorado
shows conclusively that the influence u
women in public affairs is for good.