The age-herald., 1898-11-06

Thar will he the career of John L.. Bur- nett, better known as the Jack Of clups, written up to date, when the votes are counted after the congressional election to be held in the Seventh district next Iues- day.
 More than this, the Seventh district, with a populist representative for two years, VIII be rescued, and there will be one more vote to add to the democratic majority in the next house. It will be the successfui cii- max of one case in thousand where the office sought the man, and that man self made man, who came up by midnight oil and hard licks, and who will be honored by the people, who love him for what he is
 The democratic campaign committee Is figuring MT. Burnett's majority in the dis trict anywhere from 1,500 to 2,50O votes. They are depending on a full democratic vote which they feel certain will land their man safe.
 Did Not Want Nomination
 John Burnett did not want the democratic nomination for congress. It was forced up- on him, his name never going before the convention at Springville. The names of T. s. Kyle-of Etowah, John A. Lusk of Mar shall P. H. Newman of Winston. John w. Inzer of St. Clair and W. T. L. Cofer Of Cullman were balloted on for several days without a choice. There was deadlock and in casting about for means of break ing it several delegates voted for Burnett On the next ballot he received twenty-two votes-enough to nominate. Some one made a motion to make it unanimous, and this was done. Burnett was called upon for a speech of acceptance.
 When the little man arose, his head not far above the desk in front of him, he told his friends that he had not sought the hon or. He considered the vote more compli- mentary than otherwise. He said he had not the means to carry on campaign as IA l. ~..1 AIrA1 f1af 41a a<av1- vention withdraw its support. This the del- egates sturdily refused to do. and so 1t was that MT. Burnett came to enter the race against Street the populist nominee, and Lathrop. the republican
 Deep down in his heart there was ten derer. if not more sentimental, reason for John Burnett not wanting to again enter politics. In Forest avenue. in Gadsden, is a neat, but modest. little cottage. where a wife and boy were awaiting him. not sus- pecting the scenes at Sprngville. Mrs. Bur nett did not want him to make the race, and it was several days afterwards before she became reconciled.
 uMrs.B-r~ Wanted use
 A pretty story, nothing if not woman'sh. is told in this connection. MT. and Mrs. Burnett own beautiful lot in Forest ave- nue. They had lived for several years in an humble cottage. and had saved enough money to build handsome residence among the grove of beautiful oaks. Several trips had been made to B Birmingham to con- suit architects, and the plans had been drawn Mrs. Burnett wanted new house. and she knew if her husband ran for con- gress it's erection would be postponed. If he was defeated their savings would be swept away and there would come more years of rigid economy before the residence could be reared. It is said that Mrs. Bur nett was so displeased with some of her husbands friends who were instrumental in having him run in as dark horse that she did not greet them as cordially as usual for several days after the Springville convention.
 the contest and now her husband hasn't a more useful campaigner She has been so worried for the past few days over the mean things the populst papers have been saving about him that she has been really i'll. :.
 .I wanted my husband to be lawyer said Mrs Burnett. Tt was my ambition for him to be the greatest lawyer in the state. but now I am going to do all can for him, and they tell me he is going to win.
 ..My picture? Now. anything but that. I will do all I can for my husband, but don't put my picture in the paper.
 Have picture of my little boy? l don't believe I have"
 70. less. mamma; don't you know that one with you?" chimed in the younGster..
 Philo Burnett is 10 years of age, and Is the only child of the democratic nominee; He is just as bright as new dime. and springs those childish puzzles with the reg ularity of the second hand ticking off the time.
 Mamma, taint go to school in Wash ington.'', he prattled away.
 "Why?"
 .I'll nave too much to see.' His mother smiled. and told him not to be too sure about Washington.
 Mrs Burnett Is quite pretty woman or the brunette type. with kindly face Sne talked Interestingly of her husbands lire. She has the estimates of the democratic coupaign committee on the different coun- lies, and figures out the result with as much astuteness as the eld-headed poiiti- clan of the sterner sex.
 q don't like politics" she said. "but you know I can't stand the suspense. and must know how the campaign is going. He is a self-made man; worked his way, ana was taught much by his good mother"
 Allow me to congratulate you as the wife of the next congressman" said some one as the interview was terminated.
 ..Now. aren't you afraid you are too pre- mature?" she replied. laughingly. You may have to extend your sympathy in few days"
 Native of Cherokee
 John Burnett Is A years of age. He was born and reared in Cherokee, one of the most prosperous mining and agricultural counties of the district he will likely repre- sent in congress, His father died when he was an infant. and as soon as he was large enough he assisted il the support of 6is mother and sisters. His mother was Miss Mary M. Brandon, who is very prom Inently. connected in Aiabama.
 John Burnett was one among the first to dig the rich iron ores from the mines of Cherokee, which was fed 10 the furnaces now out of date. He struggled along. be- ing greatly aided by his mother. who fas a school teacher and a cultured womau of tbc old south, with wealth swept away by war. With his mother he taught sckool for several terms. and obtained a good ed ucatien. which. coupled with his determi-