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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
CLARKE WILL MEET DEFEAT.

The contest is fast coming to a close.
Tomorrow the people will pass upon the
claims of the two aspirants for the DEM
ocratic nomination for governor of Ala
bama. 1t has been a heated campaign.
For this the democrats of Alabama are
not to blame. Neither is Captain john
ston or his friends responsible for the
contest. 1t has been a fact we'll known
to all posted men in affairs political in
Alabama for many months that a large
majority of the democrats of this state
earnestly favored the giving of the
democratic nomination for governor this
year to Captain Johnston without a con-
test. But for the personal hatred for him
entertained by the editors of the Mont
gomery Advertiser there would be no OPP
posing candidate to Captain Johnston
voted for in tomorrow's primaries. 1t
was at the behest of that paper and the
few men in this state whom it can in
fluence that Mr.. Clarke came forth as a
candidate. 1t has been repeatedly as
serted that Mr.. Clarke was running to
vindicate the present national admins
tration. The assertion is not correct
Mr.. Clarke is running to aid the Adver-
tiser in it's desperate effort to defeat a
man whom 1t greatly dislikes- Whether
Mr.. Clarke so realizes 1t or not is not
question for us to speculate on. The fact
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

Unless matters have recently under
gone a change Mr.. H. Clay Tompkfns Is a
director and president of a national bank
at Montgomery; is an official of the Re-
form club, So William street, New York.
and one of it's Sound currency commit
tee" That club has been assuming to
furnish the country with light and wis
dom on the financial Issues before 1t. On
the LIST of January, 1896. 1t sent out PAM
phlet--indorsed by it, of course. and by
Mr., H. Clay Notwithstanding on its II
tie page as text and in it's concluding
paragraph these words:
1.-The abandonment of notes or paper
money issued by the states; the definite
adoption of gold as the sole standard
these are the two necessary, conditions on
which the United States can secure
financial position as important as that
they hold in agriculture and industry.
On these two conditions they can some
day approach and equal Great Britain as
a financial power"
Here We have the cousummation aimed
al by the gold conspiracy. The retirement
OF $500, DOC, 900 OF greenbacks ana sherman
coin notes by bond issue of an equal
amount; the absolute destruction Of si1
yer as money, except as subsidiary to
gold; the definite adoption Of gold as the
sole standard, and the absolute despotism
Of national banks over our currency
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

In August, 1893, John Sherman said in
the senate of the United States:
IF we adopt the single standard of
gold, without aid from silver, we will
greatly increase the burden of national
and international debts disturb the rela-
tions between capital and labor, cripple
the Industries of the country, still fur
ther reduce the value of silver, of which
we have now in the treasury and among
our people over 1893, 900, 900, and of which
we are the CHIEF producers, and invite a
struggle with the great commercial ma
tons for the possession of the gold of the
world
These words were uttered to help to-
wards the repeal of the purchasing
clause of the Sherman law of 1890. That
repeal was effected. 1t was the last step
in legislation toward adopting the single
standard of gold. In reality, it was the
adoption of gold recommendation. Every
result predicted by Sherman in these
sentences has followed. Read carefully
and it will be seen not oneAhas failed to
develop, and they are growing daily in
their terrific proportions. These fearful
conditions are upon us. Every one ex-
cept the idle holders of idle capital feels
their weight. These are the conditions
the people of Alabama are coolly asked
by Clarke, Tompkins, the postoffice or
gans national banks, ct id oinne genus
to affirm and perpetuate for the ruin
and enslavement of themselves and their
posterity.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The Huntsville Argus remarks: at
is now in order for Gov. Tom Jones to
get another certificate of piety. 1t will
be recalled that some one certified few
years ago that he believed he was a
good man and he never heard him
blaspheme.' The 10 Johnston democrats
of Madison county can certify that he is
a good man., as the cannibals said of
another missionary on one occasion.
Yes, good man; help to eat himr But
it might not be included in their affi-
davit that he has not 'blasphemed fig
uratively speaking, in most lurid style
yea, quite equal unto the Quaker whose
steer quit going right in the middle of
the road! Tt is rumored that the ex-gov-
ernor remarked, parenthetically as he
mounted the outgoing train last night;
Wonder what in - those - - fell
lows let me come up here for, anyhow
Hard to tell, sir! Result: Madison is
solid for Johnston"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

publican candidate for congress, and on9
largely interested in the perpetuation OF
the commissary system. They will rel
sent the effort of J. W. Worthington to
dictate who shall be the delegates to the
state convention from Jefferson county In
the most emphatic manner tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

"What is the issue?" cried Mr.. H. Clay
Tompkins. us it whether the. United
States alone can, by act of congress,
make 81 and a fraction grains of pure
silver worth 81, when it is only worth in
the market 63 cents. Who would be ben
Gifted by such law? Only the men who
own bullion" This very intellectual gen.
tleman, who is pining for seat in the
United States senate, and has been so for
many long days of hope deferred, alto
gether forgot to inform his audience at
Woodiawn-chiefy from Birmingham
that the United States is immeasurably
the largest silver bullion owner of the
earth and at this good hour has in its
vaults two or three times as much free
silver bullion as all the rest of the world
put together All the silver produced in
the last twenty-five years, that has not
been consumed either in the arts and in
dustries or by coinage, does not exceed
5000, 000, 900, and of this the United States
owns and has In its treasury as shown
by official figures, nearly two-thirds
The whole people of the United States
are then the great bullion owners" of
the earth who would be benefited by
"such law" as would would make 81. 25
grains of pure silver bullion worth ST.
Mr.. H. Clay Tompkins objects to "such a
law" Why? Is it because he does not
know that the 100000 people of the
United States would be it's greatest ben
eficiaries, directly and indirectly? Or is
1t because, although he knows this, he
is identified and banded with banks,
money lenders, bondholders and corpora
tions, whose interests are hostile to those
of the masses of the people? Will he
kindly tell us?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

With a governor under obligations to
J. w. Worthington for thirty delegates
in the state convention that nomipated
him, the fate of any legislation bitterly
opposed by the latter would be certain.
Business men and wage earners will see
to 1t no delegates supported by Worth
ington are elected to the county con-
vention tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

these are the necessary conditions"
which Mr.. Fl. Clay Tompkins and his al
lies Experimentation surrender to
Shylockl
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR TIE STATE SENATE.

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. NJ. A. Porter as a candidate for
the State Senate from Jefferson county,
subject to the action OF the democratic and
conservative party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The Clarkeites are advised by their or
gan to be conservative In their ante -elec-
ton jubilation. This is well. Excessive
joy followed by dire disappointment not
infrequently results disastrously.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

Free men will not tolerate any inter
ference with their right Of suffrage from
any .jource. nor will honest men barter
their votes or influence for money or po-
ell
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Dr. r. NJ. Cunning
ham as candidate for the State Senate
from Jefferson county, subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

The State Herald Is authorized 10 an
nounce David j. ovens of Birminsh nam az
a candidate for representative in the gen
eral assembly, subject to the action OF the
democrats OF the county at the PRIMARY
election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

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. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

hereby announce myself candidate TOT
the next legislature from Jefferson county,
subject to the democratic primaries, now ,
brothers. do not fail to go TO the pIlila .le 80
afraid of close runs. Yours respectfully,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

A fewhays ago the Clarke people were
claiming East Lake and Woodlawn sure.
Now they say the vote will be Close 1t
is always wise to fall by degrees. They
are easing down. Well this is better for
them than to fall with a thud.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The boys at the Johnston club yester-
day were greatly amused when Bob Beck
and H. II. Brown went up the street.arm
I'm arm
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

II blowing could win political contest
the Clarkeites would be strictly in it,
but then, alas for them, 1t will not
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The Clarkeites here have given up the
fight except a few of the faithful who
continue to beat the tom-tom, hoping
against hope it may serve the forlorn
hope in the rest of the state
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The idle vaporings of the Clarke or
gan asto the sweeping victory the blue
eyed son OF destiny is going to win de-
ceive no one. Nothing but impulsive
and extravagant claims need be expect
ed from that source.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

Clarke, admitting his defeat in the rest
of the state, has come to Jefferson to try
to rally his ratified crowd here. But it
is no use, Dick, the boys are for Johnston.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

At Solomon & Lewis in this city a bet
of $500 to $3.50 has been posted for more
than a month that Clarke would not
carry Jefferson, with no takers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The gubernatorial ticket containing the
names of delegates to the county con-
vention will be. In Jefferson county, on
g. separate piece of paper.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Mr.. James r. Francis
as q candidate for Tax Collector of .Jeffer
son county. subject to action of the dema-
cratic primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

There was mutiny in the Clarke clique
yesterday because 1t was intimated that
J. W. w. had more brains than the
Klarke Kolumn.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

Money is being spent freely in the
Clarke campaign. 1t will be shown that
Jefferson county cannot be bought
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

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. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

A bet was made yesterday that John
ston would have over 400 delegates out
of the 500 in the state convention.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Frank P. O'Brien as a
candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county.
subject to the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

/ am candidate for Tax Collector 70,
Jefferson county, subject to the democratir
primary. r. G.. HEWTTT
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

Says the Opelika News: Richard H.
Clarke was in Birmingham last week
and stopping at the Morris hotel. John
Knox, chairman of the state democratic
executive committee, who was also
there, seeing Mr.. Clarke sitting not far
from him, thought he would show him
some respect and went forward and
shook hands with him. Mr.. Clarke rose
up and in an insolent tone said to Mr..
Knox: Have you any advice to give me
today, sir?' The tone and manner irri-
tated Mr.. Knox and he answered: Yes,
sir; have. I advise you to retire from
this canvass Clarke said: DO you give
that advice as chairman of the execu-
tive committee? No, sir do not; but
1 give it as free and independent citi-
zen of Alabama and democrat who
wants his party to succeed in the COM
ing gubernatoral election"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

stands out boldly that but for the Adver-
Users burning desire to do Johnston po-
litical injury Clarke nor no other man
would be today contesting with Johnston
for the nomination. Everybody knows
this. There is not today within the con-
fines of Alabama a man who will go to
the polls and cast his vote tomorrow who
is not fully aware of this fact. Therefore
we say, and know when saying 1t that
we speak truthfully, that Mr. Clarke is
not candidate for the purpose of vim
dicating the administration, but to graf
ify disgruntled disorganizing, rule or
ruin, spiteful newspaper, and being such,
he is damned to defeat.
Captain Johnston is a democrat with
out reproach. He is a man who has given
more of his time, talent and money to
the democratic party than any other man
in Alabama. We make no exception. He
is man who has the strongest following
of any other man in the democratic party
today for the place to which he aspires.
He is a man whom nine-tenths of the
democrats of Alabama resolved in their
minds two years ago that they would
vote for this year If he were "a candidate
for the place. Some men who constitute
part of that nine-tenths have permitted
themselves to be induced to abandon
their resolutions of two years ago and
join with the possible one-tenth who did
not SO resolve-some for one reason and
some for another--but there still remain
an overwhelming majority in the party
in this state in favor of the nomina ton
of Johnston, and they will register their
will tomorrow in no uncertain tones. To-
morrow's results will clearly demonstrate
the fact that the man who undertakes
to override the will of the free people of
Alabama at the command of desperate
and politically reckless newspaper must
meet defeat. The fact that the democrat
lie party will not tolerate the dictation of
the Advertiser longer will not be more
clearly demonstrated in any other county
in the state than in the county where 1t
is published The county of Montgomery
is going for Johnston. 1t is as certain to
register it's protest against that paper
tomorrow as the sun rises in the east.
.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

j. Felix Mclaughlin is a candidate for Tax
Assessor of Jefferson county, subject to the
action of the democratic primaries, April
IL, 1896.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of 7. s. Smith a candi-
date for Sheriff of jefferson county, subject
to action of the democratic primary cleo
ton.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The Clarkeites must think our people
gulible indeed when they try to make
us believe that the election of Clarke will
have any effect upon the establishment
of a steel plant. If the steel plant will!
pay it will come IL not, 1t will stay away,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

Republicans and the irreconcilable op-
ponents of democracy would be delighted
at the defeat of Captain Johnston. With
him as it's candidate for governor they
know that the democratic party would
achieve a signal victory in August.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

II the campaign were to last two weeks
longer Captain Johnston would not carry
fifteen counties.-Montgomer Adver-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. l. A. Brown as candidate
for the Legislature, subject to the action OF
the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
EOR 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, 1896-04-10

However. as it comes to a close tomor-
row Clarke will not carry over half doz-
en- counties
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

candidate for County Commissioner Eirs q
district subject to action of the demo-
cratic primary election.
w. C. McTyeire of beat 50 is a candidate
for Commissioner from the First Distrioee
of Jefferson county, subject to actjon 'ic ,s
the democratic primary election. Vi
The State Herald Is authorized 70 -,
nounce the name of Gen. George /, Tbo,asin--
Of county l Thr to the office
subject to the Jefferson county democra 81
primary.
The State Herald is authorized 70 a.,
nounce William s. Morrow as a candida IL
subject to action of the jefferson coIne,t.:
democratic primary election. 'ou"ty
The State Herald is authorized -
nounce the name of Col. j. f. B. Jaoksadns an,
as a candidate for County Commissioner
the democratic primary election. '''' 10
nounce the name of Capt. c. n Ha ~ an
as a candidate for County Commissiian
action of the democratic primary u eieo.t to
George W. West Is candidate for ooun.,
ferson county, subject to the actionr OF JEFF
democratic primaries. VI the
The State Herald is author,zoa J..
nounce the name of j. t. Garrefson a an
primary election.
The State Herald Is authorized 90 -
nounce the name of N. D. Talley sc ~ an
didate for County Commissioner from AN an
Third District, subject to the choice Of me me
democratic party of Jefferson county. - the
w. w. Perkins of Trussville is n cara,
date for. County Commissioner from an tho
Fourth district. subject to the action Of The The
democratic party. '"e
The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce the name of George L. YounS nc O., q
candidate for reelection to the of7ce ' "a q
County Commissioner, Fourth district sub
ject TO the democratic primary election Of
Jefferson county. ~
b. w. Taylor is a candidate for Countv
Commissioner for the Fourth district az
Jefferson county, subject to the action ~
the democratic primaries. W
The State Herald is authorized 70 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.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce the name of J. X. p Laird as u
candidate for County Commissioner Eirs q
district. subject to action of the den1ot
cratic primary election. io
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

1 hereby announce myself as candidate
for the Legislature, subject TO the uelho-
cratic primary. -t,>-r,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

w. c. McTyeire of beat 80 is a candidato
for Commissioner from the First Distr;oe
of Jefferson county, subject to action 81
the democratic primary election Vi
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
FOR COUNTY TREAsURER.

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of j. L. 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 Il. 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. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

1 hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre-
cinct No. 81, subject to the action nf the
democratic primary. l. II. BENNERS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of A. ]. Tarrant as a can
didate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county
subject to the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The News says the Clarke fight Is won
We suppose. then. they are bringing Mr..
Clarke back into this county and import
Ing speakers from Mobile and Montgom-
cry simply for their health. 1t must be a
great pleasure for some newspapers to
hlowt
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

Aside from it's inherent weakness, tho
fatal trouble with the Clarke campaign
in this county is the support of j. w.
Worthlngton. erstwhile the champion of
a republican candidate for congress and
now most ardent advocate of the COM
mi ssary system.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

The State Herald is authorized TO an
nounce Mr.. John Mcqueen as a candldate
for the Legislature, subject TO ACTON Oh
the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

So desperate Is the Advertiser that II
continues to publish well-known John
ston men as supporters of Clarke.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

Mr. Clarke's friends are claiming JEFF
ferson as solid for him. To convince ev-
cry one that this is true Mr.. Clarke aban--
doned his canvass of the state yesterday
and came to Jefferson, and is to spend the
remainder of the campaign here. Yes
terday he went through the rolling mill
and other shops and shook hands with
our laboring men. Possibly he wished
to get their views on the eight hour law,
and also to inform them of the number
of laboring men he has given good offices
during his eight years in congress.
Mr.. Clarke spent several days in Morgan
county just before the primaries and
shook hands with great many laboring
men, and carried the county for John
ston more than 2 to l. Mr.. Clarke has
been in Birmingham many times, but
Ibis is the first time he has had an I'M
comfortable desire to mix with our
worthy wealth producers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

am a candidate for the democratic NOM
ination, at the primary election on April ii,
for Representative in the GENERAL Assem-
bly,. JOHN HAhhlNS'