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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
PARTY LAW
Adopted by the Executive Committee on
 Tuesday, January 21.

1. Whereas, The democratic committee of the United States, in it's call of the na- tional convention, adopted a wise and conservative policy in inviting all con- servative citizens, irrespective of past po- litical associations or differences, to join in sending delegations to the said con- vention; therefore, be it
 Resolved by the state democratic ex- ecutive committee of Alabama, That we hereby invite all conservative voters, ir- respective of past political associations or differences, who can unite with us in the effort for pure, economical and con- stitutional government. and who will SUD- port the nominees and principles of the democratic party, to join with us in send ing delegates to the approaching state convention, to be held at the state capi- tol in the city of Montgomery upon day to be fixed by this committee. The fore going shall also apply to the conventions called to nominate county and beat can didateS.
 2. Each county shall be entitled to the same number of delegates in said conyen- tion as it had in the last state conven- ton.
 3 Each county executive committee shall decide for its county whether the delegates to the state convention shall be selected by primary election, beat meetings, county conventions or mass meetings.
 A.. vention shall be elected at the same time that delegates are selected to the state convention.
 5. That the executive committee of each county shall have the right to deter mine whether to admit any but white voters to the primaries of their respec- tive counties.
 Delegates to the congressional conven- ton shall be elected in such a manner as the respective county executive commit tees shall determine, on Saturday, the 22d day of August, 1896, and the congress sional conventions of the several districts in the state shall be held on Tuesday. September 1, 1896. at such places as the respective congressional executive com mittees may determine. Each county shall be entitled to the same number of delegates in the congressional convention that it is allowed under the foregoing apportionment in the state convention
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
ENGLAND.

MT. Marston Frewen, an Englishman, who has written good deal on the money question recently, quoted an ex- tract from personal letter from Senator Lodge by way of fortifying his position:
 "T see Balfour comments on the aston isptng outburst of feeling against Eng land here. The bottom of 1t, in recent times, Is England's attitude on the money question, and the way in which she has snubbed all our efforts to do any thing for silver, Do you not see that gold, which you have been fighting for for years, is really at the bottom of all this business? I quite agree that we are not going to be made prosperous by bor- rowing, but we can check the outflow of gold by prudent legislation
 Commenting on this admission the Springfield (Mass) Republican observes:
 There is no question that England has profted immensely from the demonetiza- tion of silver. Conceding, as we must, that much of the fall In prices since 1873 is due to improved processes of produc- ton rather than to the absolute apprecia- tion of gold, it is none the less true that had the heavily increased silver product of the world been freely admitted to the worlds hints on the old terms there would have been little of that decline in prices which has distinguished the period. What actually has been effected for us Dy the uefnOnetlZdtlO0 or SllNer IS, IneTe- fore, an enhancement of the value of our foreign indebtedness and the fixed charge on it.. We must export 75 per cent or more in quantity of wheat or cotton. for example, to pay dollar of this debt or the annual charge on 1t, more than we would have had to export had not prices declined to such an extent. And then so many people have come to believe, through the unfounded stories of the sill yer pen, that England was designedly back of the demonstration movement, that there is nothing wonderful about the Lodge statement.
 'It is all very unjust to England, how ever. She adopted the gold standard nearly sixty years before Germany, the Latin union and the United States shut the hints to silver. We followed Eng land withot being asked to, and now blame her for it. If MT. Lodge does not think this good policy for the United States he ought to join the independent free silver crowd"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
STATE PRESS ECHOES.

Clarke win make water haul in Jack son.-Progressive Age.
 MT. Clarke has been careering over north Alabama this week. Our people have been polite, but cold, to MT. Clarke They have given him the frozen hand! Fact!-Huntsville Argus.
 Our Clarke friends appear badly rat tied in Dallas the last few days. Pre- pare to take your dose, boys. Joe John- ston Is sure of carrying the grand old conty of Dallas.-Selma Times.
 We feel truly sorry for the Advertiser, for the blow of Clarke's defeat will fall so hard upon its shoulders. It is strange that the. Advertiser will contend to the last when Mir. Clarke's strongest sup porters here and aflVver the state admit
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

been, the Montgomery Advertiser is now sui generis-unscrupulou in it's mendac- ity, desperate in it's methods and despic- able in it's meanness.-Sheffield Stand ard.
 R. H. Clarke, candidate~on the gold standard side of democracy made his opening speech of the campaign in Jack son county at Scottsboro, on Monday night. He spoke for two hours or more His chief topic was the money question He is man of good pessonal appearance and pleasant manners. His pronunca- ton is distinct, although harsh. His style of speaking is very deliberate and void of anything like nervousness or enthusi- asm. He is great admirer of President Cleveland, and seems to think a disagree ment with him on the money question is disloyalty to the party. His references to Captain Johnston in the main were
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
WzW IutYoduce .Satmyaay, Feb. 2olh, DUWZAPS Nev Spring Shape
 HATS. (. ROGAN C. CO.
I0II First Aveuase.

entirely courteous, with one exception
 When referring to his declining to go into joint debate in the canvass he said he skulked away and got out in the bushes to make his canvass. We think MT Clarke made a great mistake in re- ferring to Captain Johnston in such lan- guage simply because he did not choose to make the canvass as Mr. Clarke de- sired. This bold and fearless man, who has met MT Clarke on several occasions in joint debate (and no one will claim suffered any by the contesD, and who has hurled democratic thunderbolts in the face of the enemy and broken their ranks more than any public man in Alabama today, and who has never sheathed his sword when an enemy was to be met, now. because he did not see fit to draw 1t against democratic candidate in a per- sonal contest with him for governor, but preferred that the people should hear each one in his own way in a defense of his views of what was best for the party and the country-we say such an uncouth and unjustifiable assault as is included in the language quoted from MT. Clarke will do him no good in the minds of fair and just men.-Progressive Age.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

Our republican leaders in Alabama should keep an eye on Senator Quay. He has a barrel. Mckinley has no bar rel, and Tom Reed hasn't even keg, but Quay has hogshead. He keeps it on tap. The delegation from Florida he Is said to have captured when on one of his tarpon fishing trips. His agents are reported as active in Alabama and Geor- gia. with an eye on tAs Carolinas and Virginia, and he is said to have a. grip
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

Kansas City grain and merchandise and products where they have never gone be- fore. It is built to connect Kansas City with Liverpool and Amsterdam and South America. It is built to carry back to Kansas City the products of the world. It is built to give Kansas City a seaport Of is own ]"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

Past precedent permitted the offer of defaulted bonds to higher bidders, if they wanted them. The treasury might have reoffered them. Secretary Carlisle has chosen instead 10 swell the profit of bankers to whom he sold at private sale at 1O44 bonds worth at public sale in the opinion of those very bankers 110.6S and for which the public was willing to offer still more
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
4 Good Thing.

Ed L. Jones, a deaf mute, is selling in this city a compound that instantly removes all kinds of dirt stains, such as grease, pitch, paint and fruit stains, from clothing and carpets. It is certainly good article and 10 cents a package makes 1t within the reach of all and helps a worthy man out. He is an industrious young man and worthy of your patron age and has an aged mother to support. He will call upon the citizens at their res- idences. He does not charge to remove stains. You have just to show them to him.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of J. T. Mcknight as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Kenneth r. Hawkins as a candidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer of Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

It will be remembered that the Finan- cial Chronicle of New York is the public journal which declared, a few weeks ago, that this country cannot contemplate engagement in war, because it has nei- ther money nor credit,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

Colonel Mcclure last week related to the Fellowship of Ethical Research the fact that he is completely out of heart
 with both the great political parties He has no party he said; he is looking for
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Samuel L. Robertson as a candidate for reelection to the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, sub ject to the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
 The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of J. K. P. Laird as q candidate for County Commissioner First district, subject to action of the demo- cratic primary election.
 The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of Gen. George l.. Thomas as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Commissioner, Third district subject to the Jefferson county democratic primary.
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce William s. Morrow as a candidate for County Commissioner Third District subject to action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Col. J. F. B. Jackson as a candidate for County Commissioner. Third district, Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primary election.
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Capt. c. T. Hardman as a candidate for County Commissioner, Third district, Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary election. George W. West is candidate for County Commissioner for the Third district of Jeff ferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primaries
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of J. T. Garretson as a candidate for County Commissioner. Third district, subject to action of the democratic primary election
 w. w. Perkins of Trussville is a candi- date for County Commissioner from the Fourth district, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of George l.. Young as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Commissioner, Fourth district. sub ject to the democratic primary election of Jefferson county.
 B. w. Taylor is a candidate for County Commissioner for the Fourth district of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Felix Montgomery as a candidate for County Commissioner for the Fourth district, subject to the action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election. -.
 FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
 I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre- cinct No. 37, subject to the action of the democratic Urinary. l. H. BENNERS
 FOR CONSTABLE.
 The friends of c. W. Austin announce him as a candidate for Constable, Beat No. g, subject to action of the democratic pri-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

Captain Johnston will address his fel- low citizens at Prattville Thursday night next
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

on Mississippi because he lived there a short time way back in the '40s. If he gets half as many of the southern dele gates as are claimed for him. and holds the delegation from Pennsylvania, he will have the republican party where he can compel any nomination he chooses.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

l hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic pri- mary. B. A. THOMPSON.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Andrew W. Burgin as a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
FOR TAX COLLECTOR,

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of MT. James B. Francis as a candidate for Tax Collector of Jeffer- son county, subject to action of the demo- cratic primary election
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
FOR SHERIFF.

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Frank P. O'Brien as candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
Book Owners

Should know that the WERNICKE SYSTEM BOOK CASES combine every
 feature necessary in perfect
 book eASe, It is, at once, new, unique, original, simple, practical, convenient, elegant and elastic. Briefly, a Wer-
 nicke book case consists of a greater or less number of independent inter- locking crates or boxes, with noiseless, automatic-closing dust-proof doors, assembled together, producing a com plete and artistic piece of furniture, bearing no external evidence of it's portable or sectional features.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of T. $. Smith as a candi- date for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action of the democratic primary cleo ton
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the candidacy of MT. A. J. O'Keefo for the Lower House of the General Assem- bly, of Alabama from Jefferson county, sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

I am d candidate for Tax Collector for Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primary. R. G. HEWITT.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
FOR CONSTABLE.

The friends of c. w. Austin announce him a candidate for Constable, Beat No. g, subject to action of the democratic pri- mary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

At the suggestion of some of my friends l announce that will be a candidate at the coming democratic primary for nomination as one of the candidates to represent Jeff ferson county in the Lower House of the Legislature, subject of course to the action of said primary. Respectfully,
 JOHN J. ALTMAN.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
 hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre- cinct No. 37, subject to the action of the democratic Urinary. I. H. BENNERS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
 The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of J. K. P. Laird as a candidate for County Commissioner First district, subject to action of the demo- cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-26

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of Gen. George l.. Thomas as candidate for reelection to the office of County Commissioner, Third district subject to the Jefferson county democratic primary.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-28
Marine Notes.

The Grand Trunk had eight special
trains Sunday night. All steamer
freight.
The steamer Mongolian. left Halifax,
yesterday at 4. 80 anu will be here about
O'Clock today She will bring 1909 tons
of freight, one cabin, two Intermediate
and seven steerage passengers.
The steamer Austr an. discharged 800
tons of freight here, and then sailed for
New York yesterday.
The fishing schooner Conopus and the
Eliza H. ParkhuIst, both of Gloucester
arrived yesterday. They had kept to-
gether on the banks for the last two
weeks Captain McPhee, and Captain
Sloane, report that the weather has been
very rough and hard fishing. The former
schooner brought in 80, 900, and the latter
SO, 0O0 pounds of mixed fish, and in addi
tion the Parkhurst had 20C0 pounds Of
halibut. The G. II. Hall of Gloucester
arrived yesterday. They were on the
banks four weeks after having pro-
visionsd for only two weeks. They
brought 12,oO0 pounds of mixed fish, and
100 pounds of halibut.
lhe G. II. Lowe, Captain Parks, has
reftted and will leave today on hand
lining trip to Georges.
The bark Annie Lewis, of the Levi q
White Line" arrived yesterday, and will
load for South America.
Captain Matt Gordon. the submarine
diver, has crew of men at work on the
keel of the steamer Cottage City. Only
slight repairs will be made.
The steamer Memphis has sailed from
oristol and is expected to reach Portland
in two weeks. A cargo of 1000 tons will
a hrouQht
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-28
DEATHS.

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The Portland daily press., 1896-01-28
Slight Hint.

s'I'ze been lucky man all my days,
Mr.. Johnsing, sab, /" said Pompey Babson
as he fingered for few moments CONVEX
sation in the little shop belonging to the
first named individual. "I suttinly has,
sab. Now jes' cast yo' eye ober de 'casion
OBJ de decease OBJ Caesar Lawsons wife.
Dat war great 'soape for me, sah Z"
"How's dat?'' inquired Mr.. johnson,
turning solemn ebony countenance upon
his customer. 81 unnerstood she died
from de effects OBJ Casars extravagant
uses oh de broom handle. -
can SO she did, sah-so she did, re-
turned Mr.. Babson. "But she mought
a been my wife, an dat broom handle
mought "a been mine, If things had come
ff'ent twenty years ago, sab.
Il started out wild de intentions OBJ axir
Moll Lincoln-dats jes' deceased--o'
Fanny Celestine Willums-dat's my wifi
sah-to accept OBJ my han an heart sal
I drobe Mr.. Flagg's hoss-dat / wa
workin for at dat time--an when I COM
to de crossroads says /, DE right take.
me to Moll, an de lef' to Fanny Celestine
an de boss shall decide Dem war III
berry words, sah."
An you done lef sech important mat
ters to dat triflin hoss, Pompey Babsonf'
asked the astonished shopkeeper, with
some reproof in his tone.
Yes, sab, I did SO, asserted Mr.. Bah
son as he gathered up his armful of small
paper parcels. But Tze willin to allow
sab, he added as he turned toward the
door, 'ze willin to allow dat / mought
hab pulled jes' little on de nigh rein,
sahP'- Youths Companion.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-28
A Curious Natural Phenomenon,

One of the most curious natural phe-
nomena, and one which has never as yet
been explained by the philosophers, is
that in reference to the expansion of
freezing water. The case of water is
singular exception to all natural laws of
expansion by heat and contraction by
cold which apply in cases of all other
known liquids. When water is freezing,
it contracts in bulk down to the point
where the mercury reaches the reading
of 391a degrees, or ~ degrees above
freezing, from which point it slowly ex-
pands according to the intensity ofcold.
No other liquid is known to possess this
remarkable property, except that certain
metals expand slightly in passing from
liquid to solid state. But it heat be
applied to water after 10 has cooled
down to a temperature of 391a degrees
(the point where it is ready to begin ex-
panding, should greater degree OF colo
be applied) it will Immediately expand
by the universal law. But should we
lower the temperature to 80 degrees IL
will expand by it's own special law
Another curious point to be noted here
Is this-the amount of expansion IS
as great in water lowered from 3977a. de-
grees down to 80 degrees as it is in Wa
ter that has been heated SO that the tenn
perature runs up from 391a to Al de-
grees. These points are certainly odd
and curious and worthy of attention
and experiment. Louis Republic.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-28
DEERING.

AS the time for the spring election is
drawing near, the Republicans in all
parts of Deering are displaying unusual
activity, and several names are mem
toned in each ward for aidermanic hor-
ors. In Ward /, which is now represent
ed by Democrat, Mr.. Hugh q. Cobb, a
lively election is anticipated. Several
names are mentioned, the most promi-
nent being Mr.. VIM. P. Osborne and Mr..
John ]. Frye. In Ward 3, the name of
DR.. Gardner has the field at present and
he will probably secure the nomination.
Ward has several candidates, but Mr..
Henry J. Davis, who has served faith
fully for two years, will doubtl, ss receive
the nomination. Ward has two candi-
dates, the most prominent of which is
Mr.. Wyer P. Aver, former member of
the city council. Mr. George Smith is
the other candidate In Ward 5, the name
of Mr.. Elbridge Matthews is the most
prominent, although there are several
candidates. Mr.. Clarence Small, the
present alderman from Ward 6, will be
returned, as he is popular in his ward
In Ward z, which is now represented
by Mr.. Fred H. Libby Democrat, the
name of Mr.. Elias M. Jacobs, former
alderman, is mentioned, and as he is very
popular, the contest will he closs.
In the list of fires in .Deering during
1895, showing the loss and insurance in
each case, published yesterday. The loss
of Mr. A G. Boothby, October 81, was
printed $3OO0 with no insurance, which
should have been reversed. The total
insurance should have been $31. 450. in
stead CT $31, ,45
Congregational church will be held in
the church vestry this evening. Supper
will be served by the ladies.
The Unity Club of Morrills will meet
this evening with Miss Blanche Docken-
dorf of Maple street
Mr.. Lawrence E. Willard Of Bowdoin
medical school, is visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Willard of Saund ders
street.
The following is the programme of the
Cumberland conference of Free Bap
fists churches. to be held at Quinby hall,
January 80 and 80:
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 80.
30-Couference called
II. O0.-Sermon by Rev. A. E. Cox
Afternoon.
2OO-Missionary Prayer Meeting, Rev.
G. f. Gate.
2.3O-Report of Secretary.
Address, D. =. Small
Evening.
.30-Young PEOPLES Meeting.
THURSDAY.
9.00-Gospel Service.
10. 80-SeImon, Rev. F. P. Wormwood
Afternoon.
! 30-Testimonia Meeting.
2. .00-Sermon, Rev. c. E. Cate.
Evening.
73U Gospel Service.