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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-09-25

all IndL Is the HndI test. In1S is the mo-
ment Of discussion. The solemn, supreme
act Of the citizen will be performed in
your election booths, with none present
but your God and your conscience. l
pray that your ballots. my countrymen,
this year, every year, will be thrown on
the side Of good morals, good politics.
good government, good laws, exalted
patriotism. tremendous applause.)
MI. McKinley's reponse to the Oil City
delegation was as follows:
I shall never forget the picture before
me. and shall cherish in memory this
magnificent assemblage representing
every occupation, every calling in life,
men, women, first voters, veterans an,
these young ladies. heartily endorse
what your spokesman said about the
intelligence and beauty of the young
ladies' of Oil City. Great applause.)
What could be more beautiful or mora
inspiring than to have these young 10 :
dies, representing every state in the
union. that glorious, unbroken union.
that never-to-be-broken union, that in :
destructible union, indestructible states.
here today to testify devotion to the
principles, purposes and aspirations Of
this great United States. What a
glorious union we have. 1t represents
more than any other nation in the world
and the best aspirations of mankind
everywhere. This union, in little more
than hundred years. did more for the
human race than any other race in the
world, and 1t has only entered upon its
career. of progress. How we should love
this unions God move our hearts to
stand up in every crisis OF the future as
W have In every crisis Of the past, Gap
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Some Other Opinions
CHICAGO to Salem
Boyhood Friends
An Ovation at Salem
Mr.. Bryan's Speech att enhalIn
Impressions Of a Newspaper Man
Bryan's Salem Speech
On the Way to Kansas City
Meeting Mr.. Bland
The Journey toLincoln
Entering Nebraska
The Candidate and His Family
A Character Sketch
Arthur Sewall, of Maine
The Ballots for xiee-President
r. P. Bland ON Free Silver
Senator Daniel on Open Minis
Mr.. Morgan's Silver Policy
Senator Cockfell on Birnetallism ,
Senator @. 9. Vest on the Pollt-.
ical Situation
Tue Silver Theory Explained
New York Cfambef n Com
merce circular y an'
The Silver Policy in the United
States igs
The Battle Of the Standards
A Letter from Senator Teller, Of
Colorado
Relation of a President to His
Party
Nj. Bryan interviewed
Judge Gaynor on the Platform Z
In Reference to Bonds
Democratic Ratification. Omaha
Prediction Of Senator Jones, Of
Nevada I.
Statement Of Silver Republicans
Platform Of National Silver Party
Prophecy of William P. St. John
Chairman st. Johns Address
Appeal of National Silver Patty
Peoples Party Convention
General Viewers Nomination
OF Bryan aa $40
The Nominating Ballot
Mr.. Bryan's Statement Concern
ing the Nomination
Mr.. Watson's Statement
No Real Confusion
Platform Of the Populists
Mr.. Bryan's Speech Of Accept
ance at New York
Mr.. SewelI's Speech Of, Accept
ance at New York
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Dedication
To the Reader
The Leader and his Public Carer
The Crime of Being a Young Man
Youth no Bar to Public Service
Americas Debt to Young Men
The Story of Mr.. Bryan's Aspi-
ratlons
His First Law Case
His Entrance Into Politics
His First Speech in Congress
His Reelection to Congress
Chairman of the Ways and
Means
The Great Tariff Speech
Mr.. Bryan Becomes Editor
Dir. Bryan and Glass Legislation
The Secret OF His Oratory
The Great Convention
The Nomination
The Nomination Seconded
Nomination Day in Detail
The Session Begins
First Ballot Called
Second Roll Call Ordered
Third Ballot Ordered
Fourth Ballot Ordered
Mr.. BANDS Withdrawal
Iowa for Bryan
Nomination Observation-Disclosures
How the Nominee Received the
News
Mr.. Bryan's Statement
Money the Great Issue
Official Record of the First Ballot
Official Record Of the Second
Ballet
Official Record Of the Third Ballot
Official Record Of the Fourth
Ballot
Official Record Of the Fifth Ballot
The Platform
Platform Votes In Detail
Bryan's Great Speech
Some Comments on the Speech
His Enemies
New York Stock Exchange Dem
onstration
Reaping the Whirlwind
The Truth About Chicago
Opinion Of Labor Leaders
Congratulations
Opinions of Eminent Men
An American Bimetallic Union
Speech of Mr.. Bashnor
Mr.. Bryan's Congressional Asso-
ciateS
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Death!

How many are
suffering a living
death? Tortured
with pain. they
simply exist. They
do not live. In the
faces of thousands
can be read the
story of a wasted
life and blighted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-03
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Tablets. All
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-03
ANOTHER 8 TO 7.
FUSION ELECTION OFFICERS, DIS
GRACEFUL METHODS.
They Vote to Let Convicts and Other
illegal Voters Have the Right to
Kin the Votes of Good Citizens.


Durham. n. c.. Nov. 2.-(SpeciaD-
The honest people in Durham, as i'll
other PARTS of the State, are realizing
the bvpocrisy of Russell and his crowd
when they clamored two years ago for
fair election law. They simply wanted
a law under which any negro anywhere
near grown might vote in any precinct
in which he happened to drop down.
Trial day came on Saturday. At
Strowd's store precinct thirty-two ne
GRO voters had been challenged.
Mr. Chas. H. Turner represented the
Democratic county committee, Mr.. Frank
+, Fuller. the Republican county COM
mittee and Mr.. s. NJ. Holton, the Repub.
Iicap State committee. The notice to two
whose votes had been challenged was
returned unanswered the sheriff saying
that he could not after due search find
them in the precinct
Just think of it two men whose resi-
dpnce in a precinct of only three hum
dred votes could not be found; and yet
this very fact which should be conclu-
sive evidence that they are not entitled
to vote, does away with the fact of the
challenge and these floaters viii walk up
10 the DOllS WIFI us DOiu 1StCG as auy man
tomorrow and cast a ballot that means
destruction to the now fourishing in
situations of our State.
Against most of the remaining thirty
conclusive evidence of their conviction
OF some felonious crimes was produced,
the negroes, however, with bold face
went on the stand and swore that their
characters were as spotless as lambs
fleece; and by strictly partisan vote Of
5 to this judicial, honest election board
declared that every one OF the thirty-two
were entitled to vote. At the same pre-
cinct. out of the two hundred negroes
registered seventy-fiye did not list for
taxation last June.
And it is to this horde of Russell fol-
lowers. some of them convicts, that Hell
Air and Sotho Wilson would sell the
Anglo-Saxons of North Carolina in order
that they may enjoy the life of office
holders.
At other precincts it was the same
way. Wherever the Populists and Re
publieans had majority Of the election
board, no attention is paid to law or
evidence-the only question being, how
will the voter voter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-03
DIXON MAY LOSE HIS VOTE.
The Preacher is Alleged to Have Regis
tered Illegally, Giving the Ashland
House as Ills Address.

The Rev. Thomas Dixon. Jr, who
breaches at the Academy OF Music on
Sunday mornings on popular and political
topics, may be disqualified to vote Tues
day on account Of alleged illegal registra-
ton.
Mr.. Dixon, on October 10 registered
in the barber shop on the north side OF
Twenty-fourth street, near Lexington av-
epue, giving his address as room 10, Ash
land House, No. 315 Fourth avenue.
1t is alleged that Mr.. Dixon has not
lived in the Ashland House for more than
year, and therefore cannot vote. Ac-
cording to the election law, a voter must
have lived in the State one year, in the
county four months, and in the election
district the last thirty days before regis
tering.
The books OF the Ashland House show
that Mr.. Dixon had not occupied or rent.
ed room thirty days previous to the day
he registered.
Mr.. Brockway, the proprietor OF the
house, said that Mr.. Dixon lived in Vir-
ginia with his wife, but came to the city
here to preach. He usually came on Sat
urday and returned Monday. He often
stayed at the Ashland, and up to a year
ago hired room permanently, but since
that time he has roomed elsewhere.
II told Mr.. Dixon" said Mr.. Brock
way, when he consulted me before regis
tering, that / was afraid he might be
debarred, as he did not always stay at the
Ashland; he had not rented or occupied
a room here for more than thirty days
previously, although he had taken many
nteals at my place"
NJ. Dixon told the hotel proprietor that
he had explained his case to Chief Clerk
A. 9. Allen, and rad been told he could
vote
Mr.. Allen, in explaining this, said:
II certainly understood from Mr.. Dixon
that he had room at the Ashland House,
and he told me he could get Mr.. Brock
way to vouch for that fact His word
was good enough for me, and / advised
him that he was fully qualified. He said
that although he and his wife spent rle
summer in Virginia, he always looked
upcL this as his home, and did not wish
to cease to be a citizen of New York city
and State.
Mr.. Allen, when he found out the facts
Of the case, said Mr.. Dixon was plainly
not entitled to vote in New York.-New
York Herald.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-03
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-03
COL. woRrH1NGToN's SPEECH.

Rocky Mount, N. c., Nov. 2-(Special
Col. Dennis Worthington, one of North
Cardinals distinguished sons, delivered
n forceful and eloquent address on the
issues of the day here Saturday night
His audience was large and enthusiastic
The Colonel has done splendid work for
Democracy during the campaign.
Last weeks fair was one of the most
successful in the history of the organiza-
ton, On Thursday an immense crowd
was in attendance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-03
JIMMY DIVERS PREDICTIONS.

Jimmy" Oliver has been sergeant-at-
arms of the Democratic National com
mittee for many years, and is a charac-
ter in New York. Here's his prediction
about the election:
Me boy, we're on the Empire State
Express and leayin' 'em behind like
mile posts-Iowa's like a Democratic
rock; Illinois is as safe as the Sixth Ward
of the city; Indiana is a peacherino;
Michigan's as rosy as a BRIDE Ken
tucky's been worked as slick as grease;
Ohio's shown up bad for Major Mum.
Think of the Solid South and Solid West,
and McKinley's dead duck. And I'm
a good judge O poultry"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-03

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Don't let anyone persuade you to take
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-03
DURHAM DEMOCRATIC.
Bryan win Get 400 Everything else by
Safe Majorities.

Durham, ~ O., Nov. 2.-(SpcciaD The
campaign Of 1896 is now over.
There are registered in Durham county
4,6S2 voters. OF these 2,949 are white.
and 1,733 colored A white majority OF
1,216.
1t is intimated at Democratic head
quarters that the Democratic ticket will
carry the county by a majority ranging
from $50 to $50.
Your correspondent would be more con-
seryative. Bryan will carry Durham
county by 400 votes Cy. Watson by 100.
Kitchin by 275 The Legislative ticket
by 800.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-03

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30
WEI HAVE FUSED.

I've have fused with the republicans because we want the vote of every ne- gro in Alabama next August for our tick ct. We want the votes because we be- lieve the next president and congress will be in sympathy with us, and will, by virtue of it's right and power, restore this state government into the hands of the people-the people of the white coun- ties. With the republican vote we will carry the state by at least 50,000 major ity. The young men of the black belt will steal us out; congressional inves- tigation will follow; our ticket will be de- clared elected, and if the young men of the black belt rebel at the finding of con- gross the president will suppress the re- bellion with the national army"
 There can be no mistake about how the Banner-Advertiser. one of the leading populte papers of the state. regards the action of the populite party. There Is no cooperation monkey business in the thing from the standpoint of that paper. It speaks the plain truth It says i've have FUSED with the re- publicans because we want the vote of
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30
GOOD FOR GADsDEN ].
The Elliott Car Company Books an Order
 For 400 Fruit Cars.

The Elllott Gar company BOOKS an order
 For 400 Fruit Cars.
 Gadsden Times-News.
 The Elliot Car company has received an order for 400 fruit cars.
 Things are bound to hum in Gadsden the balance of the year, for this order, with those already on hand will keep the Elliott Car works in full operation, and the other big industries have noth- ing to fear from lack of business.
 Capt J. M. Elliott, Jr., returned from Florida last Sunday, and he came home with the kind of news that always de- lights the people of this city.
 He has received an order from the Florida Coast Line for 400 fruit cars of standard make.
 The Florida Coast Line belongs to the H. H. Flagler system of railways and should this order meet with the success that has always attended the cars made here the Elliott Car works will be cer- tain to obtain more. as the roads in the system have not yet been fully equipped. Mir. FlagIer is the owner of several steamships and the Flasler hotels in Florida are noted the world over. This is the first order that he has given the car factory here.
 All Gadsden will rejoice to know that these cars will be built here. It brings money in this city to the amount ot about A0,oe0 Der month. The men who do the labor are of the constant, stayina
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30

every NEGRO in Alabama" This lead ing light is also getting ready to cry fraud after the defeat of the republican ticket in August. In fact. it admits In advance that its only hope for the ticket is radical interference from Washington. How do the men who still protest that they are democrats like the idea of being melted fuseD into republicans in order that some old time republicans and some of their former leaders under the name of Jeffersohian democracy may secure the full NEGRO vote of the state. Was it because they wanted the negro vote that they severed their connection with the organized democracy? We hardly think so. Neither do we think the honest and honorable element which constituted the major portion of the Jeffersonians will longer remain out of the democratic party and submit to being fused into re- publicans simply to enable aspiring leaders to get the vote of every NEGRO in Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30
PUBLIC OPINION.

MT. Hanna does not propose to take any risk of punctures by running over interrogation Washington Star, Ind.
 Mckinley may not be the logical can didate, but he has the major premise; that is to say, the delegates.-Detroit Tribune, Rep.
 Mckinley is preserving a strict neu- trality between the gold and silver forces. He will let them fight it out, and then with rare and almost rash courage, Major Mckinley will side with the win ners. If that is not statesmanShip, what is it?-Kansas City Times, Dem.
 It Is rumored that Mr. Quay will visit Canton to see if there are any vacancies in the Mckinley band wagon Mark Hanna, however says that this is all a mistake, as Mir. Quay and MT. Platt were engaged for cymbals early in the sea- son.-Chicago News, Ind.
 If the free silver fellows are very un- easy about Mckinley's financial attitude they are concealing 1t very thoroughly. The contrast between the activity of the sound money business men and their op- ponents in this matter must be regarded as gnificant-Manchester Union.
 Mckinley has satisfied the American Protective Association council through an American Protective association com mittee. He has satisfied the Catholics He has satisfied the free silver republl- cans. He has satisfied the sound money republicans. As to the general public, McKinley's views, as his man Grosvenor proclaims, are none of their damned business. s.'-Louisvil1e Courier-Journal, Dem.
 Tom Reed, bereft of his presidential nomination chances, has reverted to his autocratic methods as speaker of the house. But the satisfaction of sitting on MT. Picker of South Dakota can scarcely compensate for the discomfort, not to mention the indignity involved in being sat upon by Messrs. Mckinley and Han ma of Ohio.-New York Journal, Dem.
 There is altogether too much snuffiness and arrogance on the part of public ser wants toward their employers. We get it from various boards and commission CTS in various ways, but in whatever way we get it the impudence and offen- siveness of it are intolerable. There is no ground for it, no excuse for it, and every servant of the public who indulges in it or who repeats in substance the infamous utterance of Vanderbilt-who was not really the servant of the public to the same extent those aPe-ought to be brought up with a round turn.-De- troit Free Press, Dem.
 Life on the farm is Iaborious and prob- ably a trifie more tedious, and the me- chanic in the village and small city may think that he is deprived of opportuni- ties to advance in his work. But the advantages which the metropolis affords are not the only things he escapes. The temptations, the perversions and the l1u- affiliations which are common in the baneful environment of the city are avoided, and in that fact there is com pensation for the losses in the other re- spect. Besides that the health yields to the constant worry and disappointment of life in the poverty-plagued city-Kan- sas City Star Ind.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30
STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We the democrats of the state or Ala hama in convention assembled, ueciafe our continued faith in the old time ana honored principles of the democratic party and among these prlhcfples are the following: . q , The free and unlimited coinage Of silver and gold at 16 to as the standard money of the country, without any dls- continuation against either metal ana 1yithout the consent of foreign nations, as the United States coined silver ana go,d before the republican party ob- tained control of the government and changed the coinage laws of the country for the benefit of class and to the in- iury of a great mass of the people.
 } The unconstitutional penalty of 10 ner centum on each issue of state bank notes by any state or hatlohal pank ought to be repealed.
 If is ollr purpose to maintain govern p,ent in this state fair and just to all, under control of the white men of Ala bama
 The faith and credit of the state must be maintained untarnished.
 Our system of public education should he improved and extended so far as the state has the ability, without oppressive taxation.
 We are in favor of honest and fair elections and we recommend that laws he enacted under which primary cleo tions and other party proceedings for the selection of candidates may be con- ducted.
 We cordially invite all good citizens of this state, and especially all democrats who strayed from the party, to unite with us in an earnest and determined ef- fort to maintain good government in the state of Alabama.
 Let us preserve the dignity and credit and peace, and, if possible, the prosperity of our state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30
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kind, and their citizenship is much de- sired. Captain Elliott gets good men and good citizens as laborers, and as consequence he never has the slightest trouble with such things as strikes
 There will be no lack of work this sum- mer in Gadsden The Times-News is pleased to make this announcement to the people of this city. !
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30

The state of Tennessee will be centu- ry old on the 1st day of June and pro- poses to celebrate her birthday in man. ner that will attract the attention of the nation. The third state to be added to the original thirteen, Tennessee has a history which is we'll worthy of com mendation
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30

If called upon to vote for free coin age democrat or a gold standard republi- can for president Captain Goodwin would cast his vote, for the republican, yet he is expecting the votes of men in Alabama who regard the free coinage of silver as the paramount issue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30

The Philadelphia Times, Col A. K. Me- .Clure's paper, comedies the control of the Chicago convention to the free coinage element of the party. We guess the col onel has reached the conclusion that there are whole lot of knaves and fools in the United States.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30

How do you who claim that you are democrats. notwithstanding your de- parture from the party in 1892, like the idea of joining the 142,000 negro voters Parsons speaks of in order to maintain white supremacy in Alabama?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30

hour of upheaval and political transfor- nation? Will he, too, fall upon the necks of his constituents and bedew them with the brine of penitence? Is he also good democrat?"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30

We are headquarters in California wines, such as sherry, port and clarets. We canot be excelled in quality and prices on imported and domestic liquors of any kind. Give us a trial and be con- vinced. M. & A. WISE,
 Cor. Morris ave. and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30

The postoffice of warlike Gibraltar is commanded by woman. The postmis- tress is Miss Margaret Creswell, who re- ceives the snug salary of $3500 a year. She is superintendent as we'll of all the postoffices on the North African coast.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-30
Cherokee.

Coosa River News.
 The registration for this beat footed up 402, about 23 per cent of which were colored. From without the county we have no correct information, but it is said that the registration is running ahead of that of two years ago.