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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

where the gold standard has prevailed
for many years, and where, if that sys-
tenn is right and beneficial, every branch
of industry should be thriving and every
class of population prosperous and con-
tented. But we find that the condition
of the agricultural class. the very foun-
dalton stone of the prosperity of all 9TH
er departments of industry and endeayor,
lis disastrous beyond recent experience"
and that 1t has become necessary to in
woke legislative action for the purpose
of mitigating the distress of the classes
engaged in that industry"
But this is not the whole story. If it
was we on this side of the
Atlantic might. while regretting the
disastrous conditions that prevail
among the agricultural classes in
merry England, view with composure
the situation. Hear what one of the
great financiers and money kings of this
country, John II. Inman of New York,
says relative to affairs in our own coun-
try. On the 18th instant Mr. Inman de-
clared:
TRADE in America is very bad, perhaps
worse than at any time for thirty years"
In this country the distress is not con-
fined to the agricultural classes, but, ac-
cording to Mr. Inman, all trade-com-
merce, manufacturing, etc.-"is very bad,
perhaps worse than at any time in thirty
years." and his assertion is supported by
the daily observation and experience of
those engaged in all lines and depart
ments of business.
We were assured by the powers that be
at INN n lot ha Of 10
purchasing clause" of the Sherman law
of 1890 confidence would be restored, bus
mess would revive and prosperity again
bless the land. The obnoxious clause of
that law, "a cowardly makeshift" for the
free coinage of silver, was repealed No
vember 2, 1898, and the British gold stand
ard system of finance became at
once operative and has had UNI
disputed sway in this country
for more than two years, and
one of the results as declared by one of
its adherents and advocates, is that
trade in America is very bad, perhaps
worse than at any time for thirty
years"
And, be it remembered by the demo-
Gratis of Alabama, you whose votes he
seeks to nominate him as the party's
candidate for governor of your state,
that the Hon. Richard H. Clarke believes
to be fundamentally and eternally
right" and is an unyielding and uncom-
promising supporter of this system of
finance, which has wrought widespread
disaster to the agricultural classes of
England and produced a condition in
trade in America justly characterized as
very bad, perhaps worse than at any
time for thirty years"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
A DIsA sTRoIJs RECORD

On the 9th of February ultimo, First
Lord OF the Treasury Balfour of Eng
la nd replying to deputation represent
ing the agricultural interests of the
realm. stated it to be his personal convic-
ton that:
Agriculture suffered doubly owing to
the present condition of the currency and
that reduced prices were largely due to
the artificial appreciation of gold. which
followed the demonstration OF silver
and secondly, to the artificial advantage
given the producers OF silver-usjng coun-
tries over the gold-using countries"
Two days later the queens speech was
read before the British parliament, and
IN that speech she said:
1T regret to say that the condition ofag-
riculture is disastrous beyond recent ex-
perience, Measures will he laid before
you with the object of mitigating the dis
tress of the classes engaged in that in.
dustry"
These be mighty voices from a country
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
To Regulate Pay of Letter Carriers.
1917 First AyeuMe.

Washington, March 20.-The house
postoffice committee today took favor
able action on the bill of Mr.. Kiefer of
Minnesota to regulate the pay of letter
carriers. 1t fixes the pay of carriers in
cities of more than $4,000 population at
$500 for the first years service. $500 for
the second $1,000 for the third. and for
the fourth and thereafter $1,000 per an
mum. In cities Of less than $4,000 pop
ulation the salaries for the first three
years are the same, and for the third
year $1,000 is the maximum. The senate
bill defining fourth class mail matter so
as to exclude bulky parcels now sent
by various executive departments was
also fayora bly, reported.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
AN OBVIOUS MISTAKE.

IF, as is reported, Mr.. Porter stated in
his opera house speech Thursday night
that President Jefferson ordered the dis
continuance of the coinage of silver dol
lars in 1906 because they were driving
gold from the country, he is in error. No
doubt the speaker stated what he be-
lfeved to be a fact; nevertheless the as
sertion is disproved by the following Off
cial statement, which may be found on
page "a of Coinage Laws of the United
States, 1872 to 1894" prepared under the
direction of the committee on finance,
United States senate. and printed at the
government printing office, Washington,
D. c., in 1894:
mo issue of silver dollars was made
from the mint from 1906 to 1886, the COIN
age having been suspended by the direc-
ton of President Jefferson, owing to the
fact that their bullion value being great
err than their face value, they were pur-
chased for export. The order of suspen-
sion is contained in the following letter,
under date of May l, 1906, addressed to
the director of the mint at Philadelphia
by James Madison, secretary of state:
Department of State, May l, 1906.
Sir: In consequence of representa-
ton from the director of the bank of the
United States that considerable pur-
chases have been made of dollars coined
at the mint for the purpose of exporting
them, and as it is probable that further
purchases and expectations will be made,
the president directs that all the silver to
be coined at the mint shall be of small
denominations, so that the value of the
largest piece shall not exceed half dol
lar. I am, etc, JAMES MADISON.
Robert Patterson Esq., Director of
Mint"
No one questions for moment the sin
eerity and good faith of Mr.. Porter in
whatever declaration he may make, and
the State Herald knows him to be too
fair minded to desire to mislead his audi
tors by any msstatement 1t therefore
calls his attention to the fact that 1t was
to prevent the purchasing and exporting
of silver dollars because of their under
valuation--and not because their free
coinage was driving gold out of the coun-
try--that the order for the discontinue
ance of their coinage was issued.
Doubtless Mr.. Porter will cheerfully
Confess error" on this point.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
Tn the Public.

In it's issue of the Sth instant the State
Herald published an advertisement UNI
der the head of Complaints" which re-
fiected upon the business integrity and
responsibility of the Alabama State
Mutual Assurance company of Annis-
ton. Ala. This paper did net indorse the
statements contained In the advertise
ment, and if the facts in the case had
been known as we now understand them
the advertisement would not have APP
peared.
We take pleasure in saying now, after
a thorough Investigation of the facts, We
are satisfied that the statements con-
tanned in the advertisement are not as
therein stated, and as an evidence of the
incorrectness of statements made in said
advertisement we publish below the GER
tificates from W. D. McCarty and Mrs.
Bush:
Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 21, 1895.
This Is to certify that the Alabama
State Mutual Assurance company has
fully paid the loss sustained by me on
the 10th day of May, 1895, and L ana thor
oughly satisfied with such settlement.
and take pleasure in Recommend said
company to the public as fair ard hon.
est, and controlled by men who are dis
posed to deal fairly with their policy
holders w. ID. M'CARTf,
Witness: r. r. Cassidy, S. ID. Sawyer.
Pratt City, Ala, March II. 1895.
This certifies that thu Alabama State
Mutual Assurance company has this day
policy No. 40S, by building and turning
ov er 60 me two nice cottages in place of
the old building destroyed by FIRE This
WAS done at nay request.
tSiened). H cher mark) BUSH.
Witness: S. D. Sawyer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
Died of Yellow Fever.

New York. March 20.-The Lampolt
and Holt steamer Hevelius, Captain Sta
piedon, which arrived this evening from
Rio Janeria via Bahia, Pernambuco and
ST. Lucia, was detained at Quarantine for
disinfection and cleasing because one OF
the sailors, Charles Walther, 80 years
old, native of Sweden, died of yellow
fever on March II. The body was buried
at sea. The board of health of the
Hevelius shows great mortality from yell
low feverNat Rio Janerio. For two weeks
prior to the steamers departure there
were reported 451 cases of fever and 325
deaths from the same cause.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
THEY ALL TAKE 1T.
The State Herald Goes Regularly to the Peo-
pie of South Alabama.

pie or o0uln ALABAMA
The following letter from newsdealer
at-Troy explains itself and shows that
the people not My of north and central
Alabama subscribe for the State Herald.
but that it reaches regularly the homes
of the people of south Alabama:
Troy, March 10, 1896.
State Herald. Birmingham. Ala.
1t is an impossibility to sell
the State Herald here. The boy informs
me that nearly everybody are yearly
subscribers" Owing to this fact you
will please discontinue sending the pack
age of State Heralds. BY so doing you
win oblige me. Those that have here
toeore received are subject TO your or
ders. Very respectfully,
SIDNEY H. BLAN.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

Large crowds of ladies and children at
tended the Edison exhibition yesterday
and enjoyed it immensely, as the Won
ders are so great that everybody, once
seeing them likes to see them over again
and even BRIGGS his friends around Mo-
body should miss visiting this iustrnc-
tive exhibition, as 1t viii remain only
few days more in this city 1t is now
next door to the city hall. on Nineteenth
street.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

1t is not 50 much question of sound
money as 1t is Of some money. No mon
ey, no goods. The single gold standard
makes money twice as hard to get as
would a bimetallc standard. There is
nothing occult or profound about the
proposition that when money is compar-
atively easy to get for goods or labor
prosperity is at hand with buoyant
prices When money is comparatively
hard to get for goods and labor ADVERSE
ty comes to depress with falling prices.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Nice Trip Via the Southern Railway to Rich
mond, Va.


The sixth annual reunion of the United
Confederate Veterans will be held at
Richmond, Va, June 80, July 1 and 2,
1896, and the Southern has announced
the very satisfactory rate of 1 cent per
mile travelled.
1t is expected that this will be the
largest reunion ever held by the veterans,
and to this end the Southern will lend
every effort. The Southern operates two
trains daily from Birmingham to Rich
mond, with a schedule of about twenty
five hours between these points. I will
take pleasure in comforting with persons
desiring to arrange for special equipment
for organized parties.
For detailed information as to rates.
schedule, sleeping car accommodations,
etc. communicate with
l.. A. SHIPMAN, T. p. A.,
No. North Twentieth Street, Birming-
ham, Ala. Telephone No. S46.
3-6-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD

Entered at the postofflce at Birmingham,
ALA, as second-class matter.
Eastern Business Office, The Tribune
Building, New York City; Western Bust
ness Office, 1.-THE Rookery." Chicago; the
S. c. Beckwith Special Agency Sole Agents
Foreign Advertising.
Our rates for 1896 are as follows:
Daily State Herald, per month...........$ 5O
DAILY State Herald, per quarter. ......... oo
Daily State Herald, per annum. ......... 6OO
Sunday State Herald alone, per an
nuIl.. $500
Weekly State Herald, per annum. 49,. W
Remittances can be made by express,
postofice money order or drafts at cur
rent rate of exchange. Address,
THE STATE HERALD
Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

In a recent number of Life there is a
picture of a hideous old woman, ftinging
mud in every direction, entitled 'The
Mission of the Sensational Daily" which
reminds us of how the Advertiser Is
throwing mud at democrats now that 1T
sees defeat staring its candidate lin the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

And still MIR. Clarke's organ at Mont
gomery, in the hour of his defeat, keeps
up the false cry of fraud Mark our pre-
diction, there will be a bolt just as in
Enlh'S ga Sc. =.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

Hon. Felix Blackburn presided at the
Cunningham Porter debate at O'Brien's
opera house with dignity and fairness
that challenged the admiration of every
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
Public Speaking,

Hon. J. II. Bankhead will address his
fellow citizens at the following times
and places:
q. m.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of DR.. r. NJ. Cunning
ham as a candidate for the State Senate
from Jefferson county, subject to the ae-
tion Of the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

w. C. McTyeire of beat SO is n candidate
for Commissioner from the First District
of Jefferson county, subject to action of
the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized 70 nm
nounce the name of Gen. George L. Thomas
as a candidate for reelection to the Office
of County Commissioners Third district
subject to the Jefferson county democratic
primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Mr.. James b. Francis
as a candidate for Tax Collector of Teffer-
son county, subject to action of the demo-
cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce the name of j. X. p. Laird as a
candidate for County Commissioner First
district, subject to action of the demo-
cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized to an.
nounce William S. Morrow as candidate
for County Commissioner Third Distrioto
subject to action of the jefferson comfy
democratic primary election. ''
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

1 am a candidate for Tax Collector for
Jefferson county, subject to the democratic
primary. r. G. HEW TIT
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
ANNOUNCER
FOR THE STATE SENATE

FOR THE STATE SENATE.
The State Herald is authorized to an
1ounce Mr.. NJ. A. Porter as a candidate Tor
the State Senate from Jefferson county,
subject to the action OF the democratic and
conservative party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized to an
hounee Mr.. John Mcqueen as candidate
for the Legislature, subject TO action OF
1he democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

hereby announce myself candidate for
fhe Office of Sheriff of Jefferson county,
Subject to the action of the democratic pri-
mary. Il. A. THOMPSON.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

j. Felix Mclaughlin is a candidate for Tax
Assessor of jefferson county subject to the
action of the democratic primaries, April
HI 1896
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

At the suggestion of some of my friends
announce that | will be a candidate at the
coming democratic primary for nomination
as one of the candidates to represent Jef-
ferson county in the Lower House OF the
Legislator subject of course TO the action
OF sai6 primary Respectfully, 1-
JOHN j. ALTMAN.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized TO an
nounce the name of Col. ]. F. B. Jackson
as a candidate for County Commissioners
Third district, Jefferson county, Subject r.
The democratic primary election. -, ~
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Kenneth Il. Hawkins
las candidate for reelection to the office
of Treasurer of Jefferson county, subject to
action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

| hereby announce myself candidate
for the Legislature before the democratic
primaries to be held April Il, 1896.
w H. WADE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of j. T. Mcknight as q
candidate for County Treasurer, subject to
action of the Jefferson county democratic
primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

McIver is the Advertisers hired wit
ness.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized to an
founce the name of L. s. Smith as a candi-
ITO action OF the democratic primary cleo
zion.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Col. Sam VIII John as a candidate
for the lower house of the General AS
sembly of Alabama from Jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic ana
conservative party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounee 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. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
CONSTABLE.

The friends of C. W. Austin announce
him as a candidate for Constable, Beat No.
81 subject to action of the democratic pri-
mary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
For TAX ASSESSOR.

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of A. j. Tarrant as a can
didate for Tax Assessor of jefferson county,
subject to the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy of Mr.. 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 pfl-
MARY.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

10 the State Herald:
my name as a candidate for the Legisla-
lure, subject to the action of the demo-
cratic primaries TO be held on April IL;
f.. E. WHITE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

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
1ect to the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

FOR REPR ESENTATIVE.
| hereby announce myself as a CANDIDATE
for the Legislature, subject TO the demo-
cratic primary. r,,,,,f,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
FOR SHERIFF..

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Frank z. O'Brien as a
candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county.
subject to the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
Poor McIver!

Joe Johnston a winner!
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized TO an
nounce the name of Capt. C. r. Hardman
as a candidate for County Commissionar
Third district Jefferson county subject r.
action of the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21
FOR JUSTICE OF

l hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre-
cinct No. 81, subject to the action of the
democratic primary l. III. BENNERS
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized to on
nounce the name of j. 7. Garretson as s'i Il
candidate for County Commissioner Tbiraa
district, subject to action of the democrat3n
primary election. ts
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

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
a1a
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

George w West is a candidate for. Copnt,,
Commissioner for the Third district OF ~
ferson county, subject to the action of The
democratic primaries e
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized to an.
nounce the name of George l., Youn1 &C a
candidate for reelection to the office Of
County Commissioner, Fourth district sub.
tect to the democratic primary election Of
Jefferson county.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

The State Herald is authorized IN IN
nouncc the name of n. ID. Talley as n can-
didate for County Commissioner from III
Third District, subject to the choice of the
democratic party of jefferson county. '"e
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

r. w Taylor is a candidate for Comfy
Commissioner for the Fourth distIicf or
Jefferson county. subject to the action Of
the democratic primaries
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-21

W. W. Perkins of Trussville is n cand,
date for County Commissioner from tba
Fourth district, subject to the action of the
democratic party ~
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-02
EASTMAN BROS. G BANCROFT.
sohofeld, a well-knowu amateur polo

Sohofield, well-knowu amateur polo
player.
Joe Harrington in a letter to Fall
River friend says that he weighs 164
pounds and is in fine condition.
Jack Rupert has arrived in Fall River
and is in fine condition. He doesn't look
as if bird shot had disagreed with him
and has taken on about 20 pounds dur
ing the winter.
At the annual meeting of the Rookland
baseball Association held last evening,
the following directors were elected
Obediah Gardiner, J. H. MoGrath, G..
e. Weeks, G. E. Rising, W. B. Nash,
W. A. Hill, F.W. Wight. r. H. Crockett
W. G. French, H. M. Brown, f. II. Ber-
ry, 9. "A. Crockett, E. W.sMcIntire, T..
H. Donahue. S. A. Burpee, Parker T.
Fuller, W. j. Calder, W. T. Dunn. H.
6. Bird, f. A. Winslow. The directors
will hold asmeeting Fridayssnight.toselec
a manager and other officers.