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The Cook County herald., 1896-08-29
ME, petulantly, dropping the folds OF
netting and rubbing a pink spot on
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ME, petulantly, dropping the folds OF
netting and rubbing pink spot on
one cheek.
'"Then never be like one, child" an
sWered grandmother placidly looking
over her spectacles. sThere are folks
who always make me think of mos
quitos. They come in with a cherry
little buzz, as if they meant nothing
but friendly visit, and their stings
are such little things that seem scarce
~ worth complaining of, yet they
leave one thoroughly uncomfortable.
A mosquito gets into your room at
night, always finds the hand or foot
that has strayed from under the
covers, and it sometimes seems as if
the human mosquito did the same
thing. II there is a tender spot in the
FAMILY history, or q bit of household
economy that that isn't quite covered
up, they're sure to light just there.
And they never seem to know. when
they go away, that they have left
drop Of poison to vex and burn
''Thcy do1l't care 1t isn't ignorance:
it's malice" asserted Mamie. ~
But the grandmother shook her head.
Il don't think so, child-not always.
not usually. Tact isn't so much a nat
ural gift as some people imagine; it
has to be learned. TO say the right
thing in the right way, to remember
who will be hurt, to speak the truth
unto edifylS:' and when it won't edify
not to speak it, even though it is the
truth-it takes a deal Of thought. And
l believe that is where we often mace
mistake. We talk about doing good
and being kind, where the Bible talks
about taking thought for Others. It
is thoughtfulness for others that
teaches us to be quicq to see and ten
DER to do the right thing and avoid the
wrong.
mo, they are mostly well-meaning
people who come to your homes and
tell you how much nicer somebody
elses things are, and that they think
your new dress will fade; that they
have heard your new horse was sold
by somebody because it wasn't safe to
drive; that your sisters cough seems
worse, and she is getting to look like
your aunt who went into a decline.
Ihey are honest Wher they tell you
that they have had a good time. They
90 not mean any harm, and they do
not know that they go away leaving
you dissatisfied, uncomfortable and
sore, without being able to tell where
all the pin pricks are. s..
Il read the other day, in the adver-
tisenlent of some seminary, that the
girls would be taught how to enter
and leave a room gratefully. Now, il
l had a seminary" laughed the grand
mother, I'd care a great deal more
about having the girls taught so that
their coming into room would be
always welcome, and that when they
lett i. everybody would be more eem-s
IaIfhble- and-h apny- for thei r n
Exchange. 5sz5z 4S3s:5
The Cook County herald., 1896-08-29
The +ArtfuI DOdger.


Some horses are as lazy as some men,
and perhaps. it would be equally true to
say that some horses are as cunning as
some men; but not many ever combine
the two qualities of laziness and cum
ming better than one whose perform
ances are chronicled by Lady Barker.
He was one of her horse friends in New
Zealand, christened Artful Dodger.
This name was given to him on ac-
count OF the trick of counterfeiting
laneness the moment he was put into
the shafts Of a dray That is to say, if
the dray was loaded; so long as it was
empty, or nearly so, the Dodger stepped
out gayly, but if he found it at all
heavy he affected to fall dead lame. >. 4
More than once, with a new driver.
this trick had succeeded to perfection,
and the, Dodger found himself back.
again in his stall, with a rack of hay
before him, while his deluded owner or.
driver was trying to find a substitute in
the shafts. f.. - &lg=
In order to induce the Dodger to act
his part thoroughly drayman was one
day appointed, whom the horse had.
never seen. The moment the signal
was given to start the Dodger, after a
glance around, which plainly said: 81
wonder if might try it on you?" took
a step forward and almost fell down,
SO desperate was his lameness.
The driver, who was we'll instructed
in his part, ran round and lifted up one
sturdy leg after the other, with every
appearance of the deepest concern.
Thus encouraged, the Dodger uttered a
groan, but still seemed determined to
do his best, and limped and stumbled
a yard or two farther on.
It seemed impossible to believe the
horse to be quite sound; but the mo-
ment had come to unmask him. His
master stepped forward, and, pulling
tlrst one cunning ear, on the alert for
every word, and then the other, cried:
I won't do, sir! Step out directly,
and don't let us have any nonsense
The Dodger groaned again-this time
from his heart, probably shook him
self, and, leaning well forward in his
big collar, stepped out without MUIR
i11o11r
The Cook County herald., 1896-08-29

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
JOHNSTON ON SILVER.

Captain Johnston did declare last year that he would not surrender his party and all it's doctrines, including white supremacy, to get free silver Captain Johnston also said that two-thirds of the democrats in the United States were for free coinage and that the only hope in the world to have silver restored was in the ranks of that party, and that if silver democrats would make the fight inside the lines they would win glorious victory Had Captain Johnston and those who agree with him abandoned the democratic party the result would have been that large number of demo- crats, greater in number than all the populites in the United States, would have been found on the other side, whereas now these same gentlemen, having participated in the primaries, will stand by the democratic nomine as and yield a large support, as all good democrats do, to the fairly expressed will of the majority. They will give free coinage fair trial, and we are sure will find their apprehensions of evil results groundless.
 Captain Johnston has been for years the most conspicuous advocate of free coinage in the state. He has spoken for it on the stump, at bankers conventions and on the lecture platforms. He was teaching this doctrine when populite leaders were diverting the minds of the people from this basic issue by advocacy of sub-treasuries and other tributary ex- pedients; that he was right, that his ad- vice was wise, that he understood the people, is apparent now to all for the democracy of the United States have done exactly what he predicted they would do-declared by two-thirds ma jority for free coinage, and all the friends of bimetallism, by whatever names they are known, will be found supporting the democratic nominees.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
NO QUORUM"
10 the State Herald.

To the State Herald
 The people elected board of aldermen to administer the affairs of the city. Now, would suggest that they elect an- other board to see that they discharge their duty. I see from the daily papers that meeting has been called time and again the present month, followed the next day by the announcement that on account of no quorum being present no business could be transacted. It is a well known fact that an alderman does not draw any salary, but this fact was equally as well known to him before he accepted the office. A man may use his own pleasure in attending to his own business, but when he agrees to look after the city's business I don't think he has any right to delay it or utterly neglect it. When a man finds he has not the time to fill the office it seems to me it is in order for him to resign. I do not mean to cast any reflection on those who have been faithful to their trust, as I notice it is about the same crowd that is on hand every time, but their number is less than a quorum. think the people have the right and that they should insist on a change in the present state of affairs.
 CITIZEN.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

has been steadfast supporter of Mr. Cleveland's financial policies, but is dem ocratic to the backbone and understands what kind of support democratic jour nals should give the party:
 "The Savannah News utters words of wisdom in advising southern democrats to stand by their party. It may be or It may not be that free and unlimited coinage of silver is merely a craze; that 1t will die out;' that 1t will defeat the democratic nominee; but there is one thing about which there is not shadow of doubt, and that is that the question Of free silver has had fair and prolonged discussion within the party, pro and con, with the ablest men of the democrats on both sides, and a large majority of the party has expressed itself in favor of free silver. Of course, then, it is best for the southern democrats to stand by their party. It would be contrary to all prece- dent if they did not. Moreover, it win be wise to quit predicting defeat. This damning the party with faint praise is the meanest kind of support; in fact, it is worse than open enmity. What would be thought of the soldier who would say: I will go with you into the battle, but know We are going to be whipped?' Such a soldiers room would be better than his company.
 ''In the name of all that is reasonable, then, let us hold up on the further dis cussion of the gold and silver question for the present and let us cease doleful predictions of defeat before squadron is set in the field.
 "The issue Is before us-free silver and low tariff against gold and high tar in. Let us fight it faithfully and if we lose the battle let us fall back in good order, pick our flints and try it again.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
POPULATE INsTRUCTIoNs.

At the populite state convention, April 2S, 1896. MT. George F. Gather of Etowah h offered the following resolution, which
 was adopted:
 Whereas, The business failures for the
 first quarter of 1896 have so far surpassed all past records, and believing this is due
 to our financial system; therefore, be it
 Resolved. That our delegates to the national convention are hereby instructed
 to use all honorable and legitimate meas ures to unite all the financial reformers in one solid phalanx against @ policy that has brought want and misery to our
 once happy and prosperous country. This resolution was unanimously adopted and is letter of instructions to the populite delegates to their national convention. Under this resolution the populfte dele gates from Alabama are practically in- structed to indorse the nominations that will be made by the democratic conven- tion at Chicago next week, for they will stand pledged to financial reform. MT. Gather evidently contemplated this re- suit and built wiser than many of his fel- lows knew.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
TIMELY ADVICE

The Fayette Sentinel 8 paper that op- posed the free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 very ably until it became convinced that it was in the minority offers the following timely advice to others who, like itself, fought on the losing side. In taking the position that it does the Sentinel does itself credit. If others would do likewise the public generally would have more faith in their sincerity and a much higher estimation of their party feafty:
 "Tha Sentinel has been against the Is to l movement, but our state platform contains the free silver plank, and the Chicago convention will almost surely in dorse the same principle. We think that democrats and ths state press make a mistake if they antagonize free silver just now. If you are a. democrat you be- lieve in a majority ruling. We don't al ways get what we want, but when we get the best we can we must make the best out of it possible"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We. the democrats of the state of Ala bama, in convention assembled, deciare our continued faith in the old time ana honored principles of the democratic party, and among these principles are
 The free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1 as the standard money of the country without any dis crlmination against either metal and without the consent of foreign nations ne the United States coined silver and gold before the republican party ob- Iained control of the government and chanped the coinage laws of the country For inc benefit of class and to the in fury of a great mass of the people.
 The uncon nstitutional penalty of 10 nor centum on each issue of state bank notes by any state or national bank ought to be repealed.
 If 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 ,,.
 be maintained untarnished.
 Our system of public education should he improved and extended so far as the state has the ability, without oppressive taxation.
 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-
 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 maiptain good government in the state of Alabama
 Let us preserve the dignity and credit and peace, and, if possible, the prosperity of our state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

ism-gold monometallism-twi children of republicanism, has not been such as to enamor the people with either In fact, the former was most emphatically and positively condemned and repudi- ated in 1892, and the latter will meet with the same fate this year. Mckinley and the platform upon which he is running, CT rather hobbling, represent nothing if not high protection and gold monomet- allism. Mckinley is already practically defeated
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
Fourth of July Excursion Rates on Southern
 Raikuav

The Southern railway will sell tickets, good between all points on it's lnes at rate of one and one-third the first-class limited fare for the round trip on July 3 and B. and for trains scheduled to reach their destination before noon of July 4. All tickets will be limited to July 2, 1S96 This will afford excellent opportunities for outings on the Fourth of July.
 6-20-tl-7-4
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
Grand Lodge of Benevolent Protective Order of EIks. Cincinnati juIy I to 10, 1896.

On account of the above mentioned meeting the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company will sell round trip tickets to Cincinnati at one fare for the round trip July and 6. good to return until July F.
 Double daily trains in both directions, with Pullman sleepers through to Cin- cinnati without change on all trains. For any information sleeping car reservations, etc., call on or write
 R. F. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent, 6-30-5t Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
Headquarters for California Wine,

$3 per dozen quarts. a pure and whole some clareti g per dozen pints, a pure and wholesoneA claret.
 Southern wines, s4 per dozen quarts. $2.50 per dozen pints.
 We also keep full line of ports, sher- ries and best grades of California's growth, equal to imported wines, at req sonable prices. M. & A. WISE,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

George Washington, colored, was elected inspector by the democrats, and Goodwin denounced them for putting in 'nigger." Murray was not elected, but Goodwin voted to get him a seat in con gross. How about the "nigger' on this round? Who elected him? Not the peo- pie of the Charleston district but A. T. Goodwin and the republicans in con- gress. Outside of Goodwin Murray did not get a single vote to seat him except from reDublicans
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

press dispatch from Minneapolis, Minn., says Lieutenant Governor Day, in his paper, the Fairmount Sentinel, an- nounces that he can no longer act with the republican party on account of its po- sition on the money question:
 Leaf by leaf the roses fall,
 Drop by drop the spring runs dry"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

The Troy Democrat, in the following few lines, embodies a world of good solid truth: NO democrat can afford to nurse a grievance when democratic rule Is threatened. This is time for every man to contribute his full share towards de- feating the same old enemy they have been fighting for years. The same issues are at stake, and their success now means as much or more than 1t ever did. The opposition must be crushed, the wei fare of Alabama must not be jeopar- dized."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

We invite our affable friend of the News to turn back to it's March file and read some of its wise and convincing argu- ments as to how important it was for Alabama democrats to stand in line with the national party and its platform Physician heal thySelf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

The negroes are expected to furnish Goodwin three-fourths of his vote, and yet not a single one is on the ticket. We don't see why MT. Goodwin should turn up his nose at negro in Alabama. We have lots of them here in Alabama ab1er and cleaner men than Murray. Don't they smell as sweet in Alabama as in Washington?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

Rev. Sam Adams said in the populite convention April 2S that the next demand of the republicans after fusion, would be ito divide the electoral ticket" and that "if the republican convention adopts goldbug platform at least half the pop ulist ticket will be bound to stand by the nominee of that convention.'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

The republicans are getting fine divide in Alabama. They are to furnish, according to Parsons, two votes to one from the polls and get two or three little offices in payment They must vote for free silver at 16 to in the teeth of their platform. but then no one expects much from republieanism in Alabama. Most Of them are in 1t for revenue only.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

The populites of Alabama are out spoken for free coinage at 16 to 1. MT. Goodwin claims to be populist and not a republican. Will MT. Goodwin please tell the public how the negro Murray stands on the financial question?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

The free silverites have sent some great men (physically speaking) to Chi cago.-Galveston News.
 Sorry we can't return the compliment by saying the gold standard fellows have sent some great men (mentallys sspeaking) to Chicago
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

It would be a real kindness to Goodwin on the part of the republican wing of the hybrid party to force him off the track and put up a straight republican, long established in the faith, for the demo- crats to annihilate in August
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

There are few millionaires in the demo- cratic party. The republican national campaign committee has but one man in it worth less than 100000, and they average up about $2, 300, 900.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

When Mr. Cleveland sent in his mes- sage i'll August, 1895, urging the repeal of the purchasing clause, Captain Johnston was the first man to declare that 1t was not in accordance with the will of the masses of the democratic party and would be repudiated by them. It turned out that way.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

Gus Hobson of Tuskaloosa and Dr. Crow of Jefferson both stated in the populite convention on April 2S that there was a bargain to turn over the electoral vote to goldbug Harrison in 1892 The same bargain is brewing this year.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
cen doors-Mayberry & Watson
Ten Gents Round Trip.

The Bessemer and Birmingham rail- road will have special train to leave Bir- mingham at p. m. every Sunday for the accommodation of those who take advantage of the 10 cent excursion rate
 This enables the Bessemer people to spend the afternoon in Birmingham or East Lake. and return home in time for church. 6-1S-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

Goodwin says he favors fair elections and then voted to unseat Underwood without ever having read the evidence or reports in the case, and he admitted this before he voted. Deny it, MT. Good wyn, if you dare
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

A populist high in authority was heard to remark the other day that the Ala bama populists would not enlist under ths Mckinley banner in the November election; that fusion with the republicans was limited to the August election. and
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

Don't monkey with the buzz saw This is homely and trite advice, but we commend it to Messrs- Whitney and Hill and their pack of gold yelpers at the Chi cago convention.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

It was industriously proclaimed by the goldites before the St. Louis convention that the adoption of a gold standard platform would again restore confidence and revive the stock market. The pre- diction failed to materialize. On Monday Mckinley was officially notified of his nomination, and in his speech of accept ance heartily indorsed the platform of the republican national convention. It is a coincidence worthy of note that on that same day there was heavy decline in stocks on Wall street and elsewhere, ranging from ]. to AZ per cent; further more over $1,000.000 in gold were with drawn from the New York sub-treasury for shipment to Europe. If MeKinley's mere acceptance of the nomination of his party for president, with scarcely prob ability of his election, produces such bad effects upon business what would be the consequences of republican success and his election in November?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01
Art glass-Mayberry 4 Watson.
pemberton Mill. to Shut Down.

Lawrence, Mass, June 30.-Notices were posted today at the Pemberton mills announcing a shut down from July to September 8. The mills employ 900 hands and manufacture awnings, towelings and fancy cottons.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

Mr. Whitney succeeded four years ago an convincing the democratic convention that MT. Cleveland was the man to nomi- nate It will be hard for him to dictate a platform this year.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

Goodwin is really too easy to beat. Why don't the fusion amalgamationists put up a real live gubernatorial candi- date who would at least make it inter- esting for the democrats?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

We did not follow the example of Eng land for fifty-seven years in adopting the gold standard, and the country prospered.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

All the high tariff legislation that Me- Kinley and republican congress could pass would do the manufacturers and la boring men no good under the gold stand ard
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

The New York Herald recently sent special correspondents through the state of New York to ferret out the silver sen timent. and the reports show that New York is in reality a silver state. The farmers and working classes are standing firm by the white metal, irrespective of party, and all efforts to turn them from their course are fruitless.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

The issue is expansion or contraction. Contraction benefits the rich, expansion the poor.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

Grimmett sent word to the populite con- vention that he would support repub- lican on gold platform. Every demo- crat in Alabama this year will support silver men for governor, president and vice president.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

they are almost ready now to cry out for somebody to help them turn Bill Stevens oIA
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

If there was a doubt as to whether the negro Murray or Mir. Elliott was entitled to a seat in congress. and 1t was known that Murray favored the gold standard besides being coal black negro, which of the two do the most bitter populist par tisans in Alabama think MT. Goodwin should have voted to seat? Ask yourself the question and if need be pray over 1t.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

Republican platform: More taxation less money.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

And now Goodwin sincerely wishes he hadn't gone and done 1t.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-01

Under free coinage the silver dollar was always worth 100 cents.