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Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
A VOICE FROM THE EAST.

During the past three weeks the cause of free silver coinage has gained greatly in strength. The gold basis men are sec ing the evil results of their close policy and have paused to reflect upon the fact that since 1893 our business affairs have shown no steady improvement. sound money" paper, the Springfield (Mass.) Republican, has this to say:
 "We print in another column an in- quiry relating to the causes of the bus mess depression, and particularly of the depression in agriculture. What is said of the condition of agriculture must be accepted as largely true. And admitting, as we must, that the remonetlZation of silver would cause an advance in prices of 30 per cent or more, 1t can hardly be denied that silver demonstration is re- sponsible for some of the recent fall in prices This is not denying that the cost of production has been largely reduced in late years by improved mechanical appliances; it is simply asserting that under the free coinage of metal whose production has also been increased and cheapened this reduced labor cost of pro- duction would have been partially or wholly covered up in a money cost re- maining much the same.
 Would not that condition of affairs, therefore, have been more just and fair to all interests than one in which the dollars purchasing power has been in creasng? Yes; the more stable a dollar is in it's buying force the more honest it is generally held to be, and tried by that standard the gold dollar has not been altogether an honest one. If we admit the desirability of getting the commercial world upon a single standard, we can now hardly deny the mistake of the mon- ometallists in supposing that the <end could be achieved without profound dis turbance and the working of great injus tice to certain classes and interests. We cannot say that an extended rise of prices under the restoration of silver would most unjustly affect the so-called cred- itor classes without also conceding that the fall in prices of recent years has un- justly affected the so-called debtor cla asSes"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
INTERESTING BUSINESS.
Called Meeting of Commercial Club Directors. Cooperation Asked by "a Philadelphia
 Organization.

A called meeting of the directors of the Commercial club was held yesterday aft ernoon. Present Rufus N. Rhodes, president; J. Morgan Smith, W. J. Mil- ner. B. Steiner. George F. Wheelock, w. B. Leedy, W. G. Estes and s. W. Lee.
 The purpose of the meeting was to meet MT. C. A. Green, representative of the Philadelphia Museum and Bureau of Information, who is now forming an advisory board consisting of representa- lives from the prominent boards of trade, chambers of commerce and other commercial bodies of the country in or der that We may at all times be fully in touch with the various commercial in- terests of different sections of the United States.
 Mir Green was introduced to the board of directors by the president and made quite an interesting talk, at the conclu- sion of which motion was made thank ing MT. Green for his lucid and instruc- tive statement and that resolutions to that effect be drafted and sent to the Philadelphia Museum and Bureau of Information. The object of th.s bureau. as explained by MT. Green, is to make a special study of foreign commerce., com pile alfdata relative thereto and make 1t available to the American manufac- turer and consumer in as concise and definite form as possible.
 The bureau will study and collect all
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
"SOUND MONEY AND SOUND NOR
 AT,9,,

Of late this immediate locality has heard a good deal of sound money and sound morals;" that is, the phrase has appeared often in the public prints of this community. Such being the case. and "sound money" being now the slo- gan of the New York chamber of com merce, an organization which lives, has it's being and headquarters in Wall street and has for its object the continuance of system of finance in this country which will make the rich richer and the poor poorer, we deem it not out of order to in- form the public as to what, in our judg- ment, really constitutes sound money and sound morals"
 First, we are of opinion that "sound money" is a species of money, dollar of which is the same in purchasing and debt paying power yesterday, today to- morrow. next year, last year, ten, twenty or fifty years ago or to come. That is the kind of money we think constitutes sound money" That is what 95 per cent of the common masses of the com mon people of all this country want That is the kind of money, unfortunate ly that we have none of in these United States of America. We have not had in this country any 'sound money since old John Sherman in 1873 surreptitiously demonetized one-half of the basic money of this country We have been cursed since that hour with unsound money.
 "Sound morals Is a species of morals that is the same yesterday, today, to- morrow, last year or next year-in Ken lucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida. Mis- sissippi-in Alabama. A species of mor- als restricted to the narrow confines of one small state the size of Alabama, for instance, is just as unsound as the mon- ey we are now getting in this country under old John Sherman's single gold standard. It is out of the question to have sound money' under the gold standard; so also is it out of the question to have sound morals" when restricted to the boundaries of one single state of this great union.
 To sum up, we think "sound money" can only be had under the bimetallc system, and that "sound morals" can only be had by behaving soundly the same in all the states and territories of the union
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

particle of protection. Does MT. Carlisle Intend to put us upon free trade basis, like Great Britain? It seems to us that 1t would be better policy to work along with our present tariff until it's merits or de- merits are fully tested If we can patch up the income tax it will be about as much as the country expects from us.
 Mir Carlisle will have no straddle on the currency question. He will contend for gold basis and will insist that the democratic party shall commit itself to that doctrine. This position is not un- expected. It is in line with the canvass he made last year and the doctrines an- nounced by him at Memphis and else where. Speaking for the administration he throws down the gauge of battle. He may rest assured that the old true democ- racy, especially those of the south and west, will pick up his glove and strive valantly with him for conclusion of the matter.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
MIR. CARLISLE.

Secretary Carlisle, in answer to invita- tions to become a candidate for presid snt, writes a letter to the Kentucky chair man in which he affects to decline. But reading between the lines 1t must be quite evident that he is in the hands of his friends The noticeableI feature of the letter Is his insistence that the next plat form must be explicit on the money question and upon the tariff question. Heretofore, he suggests, our platforms have not been explicit. This is undotbt- edly true. A modified or qualified pro lection for important vested industries has run through every tariff plank; and as for the currency the blanks have been so constructed as to enable any one to pass from one side to the other. MT. Carlisle proposes to have these old blanks torn up and thrown into the creek, and to lay down new bridge, over which none but the elect may pass. He would give us low tariff, just enough to bring in sufficient revenue to maintain the gov ernment. Although the wonder is why, with his way of thinking, we should have any tariff at all. Why not raise all the needed revenues from the excise tax on liquors and from an inconse tax that will hold water? The revenue from these sources and from sugar, coffee and from luxuries might be made to meet our wants. A tariff might be written without
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
THAT EIGHT-HoUR LAW.

As to the eight-hour law, MT. Clarke in congress said:
 'I am not opposed to the eight-hour law. I am willing that eight hours shall constitute full days work of the gov ernment. and that each labeFer perform ing 1t shall receive a full days pay. But I am unwilling. when the government needs an additional two hours work and he Is anxious to render it for two hours more pay-to make it crime to permit him to do so. will vote for the bill with the prohibition against permis- sion stricken out, but not as 1t stands
 He was not opposed to the eight-hour law, but simply opposed to it's execu- ton, and he sosvoted. He was willing to let the same laborers work ten hours. or as many as they could get employment for. while other Iaborers anxious for a job might stand out in the cold. The ob- ject of the law and of the eight-hour rule as adopted by the trades unions was to give a chance for more laborers to get and not to let some men exclude others. Whatever may be said about such a rule, 1t is manifest that MT. Clarke opposed 1t.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

information concerning the state of for eign markets from which products are imported, such as wools, hides, skins woods. flores, dye stuffs minerals, food products, etc. All new products of the world samples of which reach the mu- scum, will be made known. Constant communication with all export markets will be maintained and the data thus collected will be published in a brief and concise form for each and every line of manufacturing enterprise.
 This bureau will endeavor to advise concerning the commerce of all countries their customs commercial relations their international treaties, their systems of communication and transportation with spec1afs details of freight lists and tariffs, exchanges and currency. It Is the purpose of this department to be suffi- ciently broad in it's scope to command the good will and cooperation of all manu- facturers, bankers, commission houses transportation companies and all others interested in the development of our for eign trade.
 The museum is governed, said Mr. Green, by board of trustees, elected by councils and approved by the mayor: to this is added the governor of the state of Pennsylvania, the mayor of the city of Philadelphia, and the president of each branch of councils, ex-ofilcio; also a na- tional advisory board, made up of two members appointed from fifty of the most prominent DOdTuS OI tFdue, cndInDerS or commerce and commercial organizations of the United States. The organization is therefore, a national, state and city one.
 Fourteen members Of the board have been elected to serve for life; in- surfing permanence for the poli- cy outlined by this institution. Many of these gentlemen are well-known throughout the United States. Dr. Will liam Pepper, president; MT. Charles H. Cramp. vice-president; MT. Clarence H. Clark, treasurer; MT. William H. Singer ly, Mir. Daniel Baugh, MT. Thomas Dolan, Mir Frank Thomson, MT. John Wana- maker and others.
 On motion a committee of three con sisting of J. Morgan Smith. W. J. Milner and B. Steiner, was appointed to select two members to be placed on the ad- visory board, as suggested by MT. Green. The committee will meet today 10 make their selection.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07


 Strange to say, the Advertiser did not deny it. says Captain Johnstons s phono- graph of the loss of three supporters of MT. Clarke in one beat in Coosa. Our contemporary regards any exhibition of honesty as strange.-Montgomer Ad- vertser.
 That is, on the part of the Montgomery Advertiser. We can't possibly conceive of how it would be possible for news paper. claiming to be democratic. that has deliberately misrepresented and ma- ligned the state executive committee of the democratic party and every county executive committee of the party that has not seen proper to do it's bidding to be honest in anything, hence it appeared strange to us when the Advertiser failed to deny the statement of the Goodwater correspondent that in Rockford beat three of the strongest men in the beat had changed from Clarke to Johnston.
 The business men of Birmingham and the laboring men of this district are with the State Herald in it's demands for once week pay roll. When the laboring men in Jones' valley are paid every Sat urday night for the time put in during the week there will be heard no more complaint about hard times; neither will there be any more strikes
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

Camp Hardee United Confederate Vet erans. will hold regular meeting in their hall on Second avenue, between Eigh- this afternoon. A large attendance is ex- pected, as business of importance will come before the meeting.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

The State Herald here and now ten ders unlimited space to any scribe or commissary operator who desires to dis cuss the question.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

It is not necessary that the poor of this district be taxed in order that pay rolls be met, and any intimation in that direction is simply a dodge.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

Unless you want to endure four more years of the once per month pay day system you had best go to the polls and register your protest, business men.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

The poor women and the children of the less fortunate who are domiciled in Jones' valley are appealing for weekly pay day. Shall they appeal in vain?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

Who would have thought that our evening contemporary, the oft professed friend of the laboring and business in- terests of this community, would have gotten upon the fence upon the commis- sary issue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

Business men who are paying house rent on the basis that they are getting places to do business in a community their vote in such a way as will most likely give them fair chance at the trade of the laboring men of the dis trict
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

Ten pounds of sugar for $1. eight pounds of pork for $1, 10 cents per pound for flour and 60 cents for dollar time check are a few of the drawbacks in Jones' valley
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

MT Clarke was barely given sixty days in which to meet the people face to face. but in that time he has rallied the sound money forces to q degree of enthusiasm
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

If the demand for a weekly pay day is not fair and just why does not some commissary operator come to the front and say so? These columns are open to
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
that will sweep everything before it. MOntgOmery Advertiser.

Montgomery Advertiser.
 As we remarked some days ago in these columns, MT. Clarke Is not canvassing as a democrat for the democratic nomi- nation, but as sound money democrat. His organ says he has rallied the sound money forces wonderfully. Are there enough sound money democrats in Ala bama to elect the nominee of the sound money democrats? Would it not be sui cidal to nominate a man who only ap- peals to a faction of the party for sup port? Could MT. Clarke and his friends with any degree of consistency ask the support of free coinage democrats were he to become the nominee now that he has scorned them in his canvass for the nomination? Captain Johnston is can wasting for the democratic nomination as democrat, and though he has not been on the stump as long or as often as MT. Clarke, he has succeeded in rallying the democrats of Alabama to his SUD- port as no other man ever did. Johnston will be overwhelmingly nominated, and it is truly fortunate for the democratic party that he will be. It would indeed be calamitous to nominate this year a man who only wants and asks the SUD- port of democrats who believe in the doctrine that he himself up to 1893 thought was unsound and undemo- cratic.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

Why did our evening neighbor not say the thing was unconstitutional and have done with the whole matter?
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

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., 1896-04-07

hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic pri- mary B. A. THOMPSON.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
FOR SHERIFF.

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of Frank r. O'Brten as candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

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., 1896-04-07

am candidate for the democratic nom ination, at the primary election on April II, for Representative in the General Assem- bly. JOHN iAhklNS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
Camn Hardee,s Meeting.

Hoods Sarsaparilla rests the brain. It gives nerve strength and bodily health.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

u1SIrlcI, SuDJecI to dcllOn or the cratic primary election.
 W. c. MeTyelre of beat ss is a candidate for Commissioner from the First District of Jefferson county, subject to action os the democratic primary election VI The State Herald is authorized to ., nounce the name of Gen. George I Thonaaa f ountv cemmssioner Tbir to the office subject to the Jefferson county democratio, primary. The State Herald is authorized to nounce William s. Morrow as a candida t subject to action of the Jefferson cointt ,Ilct democratic primary election. o'onty The State Herald Is authorized to nounce the name of Col. J. r. B. .Jeclsa eo an as a candidate for County Commissiansooan Third district Jefferson county, subiact r the democratic primary election. e'' to The State Herald is authorized to nounce the name of Capt. O. Y Hor2 t1 an as candidate for County Commissinnian Third district, Jefferson county. subject to action of the democratic primary aino,tt 10 George w. West Is candidate for co,n., ferson county subject to the actionr oL s Jef- democratic primaries. 'ie The State Herald is authorized .o nounce the name of J. T. Garretson ah- candidate for County Commissloner TS;raa district, subject to action of the den,oc,a mtrd t primary election The State Herald Is authorized +o - nounce the name of N. D. Taliey as eo @ an didate for County Commissioner from eth- ai Third District, subject to the choice nf tie ne democratic party of Jefferson countv oi the w. w. Perkins of TrussviIle is a cand, date for County Commissioner iron, tbo Fourth district, subject to the action of tha democratic party.
 The State Herald Is authorized to an nounce the name of George l.. Young as n candidate for reelection to the off}ce of County Commissioner. Fourth district suT. feet to the democratic primary election of Jefferson county.
 B. w Taylor is a candidate for Countv Commissioner for the Fourth district of Jefferson county. subject 10 the acfion of the democratic primaries.
 The State Herald Is authorized to an- rounce the name of Felix Montgomery as {. candidate for County Commissioner for inc Fourth district subject to the action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
 ' FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
 hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre- cinct No. 37 subject to the action of the democratic primary. l. H. BENNERS
 FOR CONSTABLE.
 The friends of c. W, Austin announce
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
FOR cOI1NTy TREAs1rRER

The State Herald Is authorized to an- nounce the name of J. T. Mcknight as a candidate for County Treasurer subject to action of the Jefferson county democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
FOR CONSTABLE.

The friends of c. W. Austin announce him as a candidate for Constable, Beat No.
 37. subject to action of the democratic pri- mary. Z--
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of MT. James B. Francis as a candidate for Tax Collector of Jeffere son county, subject to action of the demo- cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR THE STATE SENATE.

The State Herald is authorized. to an nounce Mr. M. A. Porter as a candidate Tor the State Senate from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic ana conservative party.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

The State Herald is authorized to an- nollnce the name of Andrew w. Burgin as a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

I hereby announce myself a candidate TOT the next legislature from Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primaries; Now, brothers, do not fail to go to the prlnarlesS on April H. as you all know l am not afraid of close runs. Yours respeetfully,, ,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

MT. John Mcguire. consul at Tampico, writes to the Mobile Register that the laborers in Mexico are miserable lot, and therefore that MT Clarke ought to turn down Captain Johnston As every body knows that MT. Mcguire received his appointment to Tampico through MT. Clarke, his views may be regarded as slightly colored. If the laborers of Mex ico are in such bad condition it is strange that none of them ever emigrate to the United States.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Kenneth F. Hawkins as a candidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer of Jefferson county subject to action ofsthe democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of T. s. Smith as a candi- date for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject ito action of the democratic primary elec- tion.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

I hereby announce myself as candidate for the Legislature, subject to the demo- cratic primary. 1.or,t,>rr,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

l am a candidate for Tax Collector for Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primary. R. c. HEWITT.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

The State Herald Is authorized to an- nounce David J. ovens of Birmingham as a candidate for representative in the gen eral assembly, subject to the action oI the democrats of the county at the pfiildfy election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07

To the State Herald: ... my name as a candidate for the Legisla- ture, subject to the action of the demo- cratic primaries to be held on April II; l;r,,
 F, E. WHITE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of A. J. Tarrant as can didate for Tax Assessor of Jefferson county subject to the democratic primary election
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Samuel L. Robertson as a candidate for reelection to the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, sub ject to the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-07
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

The State Herald is authorized to an nounce the name of J. K. r. Laird as Q candidate for County Commissioner Eirst district, subject to action of the demo- cratic primary election.