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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
HE IS NOW A MAN.

MIR. J. HOLMES MARTIN ATTAINS HIS MA
 JoRlTY AND so AN OATES VOTER.
 On the last day of July MT. J. Holmes Martin attained his majority and is now no longer among that class from legal standpoint known as "infants, married women,'' etc. He is an Oates man from the core and for the distinguished hero from Henry he will cast his first ballot. MT. Martin is member of one of the most influential, aristocratic and richest fam flies which has added to the greatness of Birmingh ham, and his well-known capacity for business peculiarly fits him for any business he may deem it to his pecuniary advantage to embark in. The other mem- bers of his distinguished family have wis., ited Europe and he, before many moons, will also go across that great pond to the land where Americans forefathers were born.
 That he will leave Birmingham will be source of sincere regret to his host of friends, but Holmes believes in the time honored Biblical maxim: "Prophets live with honor save in their own country.' Every one who is acquainted with either him or any member Of his family hopes that he will be a grand success in life.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
AN INCREASE IN CALHOUN.

AENIsToN, Aug. 4.-The large demo- cratic ma ssimeeting at Shady Glenn on last Tuesday and the joint discussion between county candidates here todty leaves no doubt of a clean. cut democratic victory by au increased majority. The crowd at Shady Glenn was one of the largest and most intelligent political gatherings of farmers ever assembled in this county. Capt. Joseph F. Johnston and Judge P. G. Wood of Selma made ringing demo-. cratic speeches and many converts were made. Many of Johaston's supporters who had momentarily strayed of were brought to see the falsity of their position by the manly appeal of the man in whom they have confidence and an admiration for. FOSTER STOCKTON.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
 NARROWLY AVERTED,

EXCITING SCENE THAT ALMOST ENDS IN
 BLooDsHED.
 RUssELLvILLE, Aug. 4.-This has been the most sensational and exciting day of the Franklin county campaign. The can- didates for the legislature spoke at the court house today to large crowd. When Mir. w N. Redwine arose to address the audience, he at once proceeded to make a fierce and ruthless attack upon the South ern Idea and it's editor fer exposing his official record. He began by saying that the paper had published lies on him, whens he was interrupted by Editor J. Ii. West and asked if he meant to insinuate that he had lied, and Redwine repeated what he had said. Editor West rose up in the audi ence and told Redwine that if he meant that he had lied he was an infamous liar. Redwine then drew his gun. In the mean time the crowd had fallen down between the benches, and West told him to shoot. Officers ran up. and after several minutes succeeded in restoring peace. Guns were flashed on every hand, and if one shot had been fired it would have been only the be- ginning of bloody battle. Several were tramped under foot during the stampede.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
THE CALENDAR CLEANED Of Private Pension Bills by the
 Senate.
 2
 N- NA'G)NAL BANK NOTES J9 Az United States Treasury = Notes to Be Subject to . Taxation.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-There would have been no session of the senate but for the fact there had been an earnest desire expressed on Friday evening to have action today on the conference report on the river and harbor bill. It. was discovered, how ever, that technical errors had crept into the report or into the bill, and that it was necessary to send the whole matter back 10 the conference committee, and so the report was withdrawn for that purpose.
 The absence of any important business pressing for action furnished ans opportu- nity. the first time this session, of taking up the calendar and disposing of all private pension bills on it. They were all taken up and passed, to the number of thirty seven, and there were several other bills also passed,
 The bill for the exclusion and deportation of anarchists was discussed for short time and went over till Monday as unfinished business.
 There was one rather important bill passed with very little discussion and with no opposition. That was the house bill to subject to state taxation national bank notes and United States treasury notes. A few amendments of form rather than of substance were made to the bill, which now reads as follows:
 "That circulating notes of national bank ing associations and legal tender notes and other notes and certificates of the United States pay able on demand and circulating or intended to circulate as currency and gold, silver or other coin shall be subject to taxation as money on hand or on deposit under the laws of any state or territory; provided, that any such taxation shall be exercised in the same manner and at the same rate that any such state or territory shall tax mouey or currency circulating as money within its jurisdiction.
 "Section g. That the provision of this act shall not be deemed or held to change existing laws in respect of the taxation on national banking associations.'
 Senate bill 10 extend to the city of Ocala, Fla, the privileges of the transportation of dutiable merchandise without appraise- ment, and making that city a port of en- try, was reported from the committee on commerce and passed.
 The senate then, liter short executive session, at 2:2O adjourned until Monday at- noon.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
COLONEL TROY
TELLS HOW HE IS MOVED BY PATRIOTISM
 AND HE WON'T VOTE AT ALL.

TELLS HOW HE IS MOVED BY PATRIOTISM
 AND HE WON'T VOTE AT ALL.
 Colonel Troy writes letter in the Mont gamery Journal in reply to Colonel Tomp- kins, which he winds up as follows:
 I never asserted "the proposition tbat the fact that there were few illegally reg istered voters in one or all the beats of the county avoids the election in that county. ' What 1 did assert was that if there is no registration in precinct, or if the registra- ton in precinct is void for fraud, or if it had been SD made that it is impossible to determine from it who were the voters reg tion can be held in the precinct under that registration. It never occurred to me that the presentation of this question would de- ter any body from voting, but it was legiti- mate criticism on the registration in this county. If tn registry of electors has been so made in. precinct. that it is inn possible to tell from the list who have been registered as required by law and who not, of the names on the list, it seems to me that any return of election from such precinct will be void. If the Jeffsrsonians carry either house of the general assembly, or if the vote of Montgomery county is cast for the successful candidate for congress, and that vote secures his election, Q contest will dou btless be raised and proof will be made that in some of the precincts of this county the registration hns been so made that it will be impossible to tell with approximate accuracy how many and which of the psr- BDns whose names appear on the list were Registered as required by law. If the dem-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05

ocratic campaign committee, by its chair man or otherwise, can suggest the form of an election return which will be prima facie valid in the face of such proof they ought to make it known at once so as to have the returns properly made.
 Bluster will not solve the problem. No- body can vote unless registered as required by law, and if 1t is proved that 1t cannot be determined from the registration itself who was so registered, there can be no alterna- tive but to go behind the returns and prove who was registered as required by law and how each one voted. This is practically impossible, and the rule in legislative bodies in such cases is to declare the elec- tion void, and if the returns thrown out are sufficient to effect the general result, to order a new election.
 The Advertiser having considered my personal status in politics matter of suffi- cie nt importance for editorial comment, will state it in a few words:
 For reasons then stated announced be- fore the primaries that would not support the democratic ticket, if doing so involved an Endorsement oi Cleveland's administra- tion. vote for Gates would be such an lndorsement and l never intended to vote for him, but did intend to vote for the rest of the ticket. But in view of recent devel- opments in this county l have determined not to go to the polls at all. l intend to work to restore honest elections in Ala bama as best l can with the lights before me. The outcry of fraud in Kolb counties, even If true, Is no excuse for it here. If the democrats embracing, in large meas- ures, the wealth and intelligence of the state, and including within their ranks every judge and prosecuting officer in the state, cannot stop Kolb frauds in Kolb counties, democratic government is a fail- ure, or democrats are incapable of admin isteringit.
 I am in earnest and have little patience with shallow pretenses of any sort.
 D, s. TROY,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
WITH THE MILITARY.
Troops Going Home to Cast Their Votes for the Hon. Wm. 0. Oates
 and Good Government.

The volunteers from the Wheeler Rifles who have been in camp on Avenue A the past two weeks left for their home at Florence yesterday afternoon, and unless there is further outbreak of violence iu this district they will not return.
 The Etowah Rifles, Gadsden, and the Talladega Rifles will leave today for their homes.
 Dress parade was held as usual yesterday afternoon in Avenue A and was viewed by several ladies.
 Lieut.. R. c. Young of the Anuiston Rifles was officer of the day and Lieut.. George Yeatman of the Pelham Guards, Uniontown, officer of the guard.
 The guard house had half a dozen prison CTS in it yesterday afternoon.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
WILL GO RIGHT,

WHATLEY, Aug. 4.-The indications now are that Oates will have majority in this county of 500, with probability of it's being larger. The Jeffersonians held a meeting at Jackson on yesterday, to which the democrats were invited. We accepted their invitation and came in such force that they were largely outnumb bered. There was joint discussion in which D. B. Anderson. Esq.,, represented the Jeffer- sonians and Hon. R. H. Clarke the demo- crats. To say that the former was utterly demolished but feebly expressed his condi- tion when the blue-eyed got through with him. w. D. DUNN.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
WILL REDEEM BIBB.

BLOoroN, Aug. 1.-The joint CANVASS closed at Centervlle today, and the democ- racy has gained steadily every day towards the close. Tho majority of the people who attended the speaking were democrats. The Kolbite orators were utterly demol- ished, and never before has the democracy and so fully determined to win the victory. The kolbites are terribly frightened. A few weeks ago they claimed the county by over 1000 majority. Now they only claim 300 majority, and 200 of this is from Bloc ton, which will give the democrats a hand some majority. The unterrifed democracy of Bibb will give Oates 300 majority, and the county ticket, one of the strongest ever nominated, will be elected by 400 majority. Bibb is naturally democratic county, and will be found in the democratic column on August 6. A. J. HARDIN,
 Chairman Democratic Committee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
FIRST IN ONE HUNDRED YEARS.

RALEIGH, N. O., Aug. 4.--A special to the News Observer Chron icle from Ruth- erfordton says: John Lewis, negro, about 30 years of age, and known to be desper- ate character, was shot and killed today by the town marshal, John Shotwell. Lewis was under arrest and was trying to raise money to pay his fine, imposed for drunk into dispute with Shotwell and advanced on him. Shotwell pulled his pistol and shot Lewis three times in the side and back. Lewis died within half an hour. Shotwell has surrendered to the sheriff. This is the first man killed in Rutherford ton since it's corporate existence, over 100 years. |,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
PLUNGED INTO A SINK.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Aug. 4.-A special to the Times Union from Rochelle, Fla. says: This morning mixed train on the Florida Southern railway plunged into a lime sink near this place. The engine and two cars are at the bottom of the sink com pletely wrecked. Engineer Rimpaner and Conductor Carpenter were seriously in- jured. Sinks are of frequent occurrence on this road. A track-walker passed over the shell where the accident occurred an hour before the train was due and found every thing all right. The track was swallowed up for 60 feet. The sink is about 40 feet deep,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
THE CLOSE IN WALKER.

GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY AT CARBON
 HILL-JoINT DEBATE.
 The campaign in Walker county closed with rally at Carbon Hill. Over 5000 peo- pie were present. Colopel Long led off, followed by Captain Johnston. After dinner Judge Horne spoke for Kolb, and D. P. Dean closed in the best campaign speech ever made in the state. It was the perfection of wit and humor, and the crowd was literally charmed into friend- ship for democracy. Captain Johnston made an unusually strong speech. It was a field day for democracy, and Walker is going democratic.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
HOPEFUL IN CHOCTAW.

BUTLER, Aug. An 1892 this county gave Kolb nearly 700 majority. The pros- pect is now for d democratic victory next Monday, but should they fail the populite majority will not exceed 100. The demo- cratic county organization has done splen- did work throughout the campaign. The populites are very active, and will regard neither truth nor honor in their statements to the negroes. Tbeir plan is to push tn cir canvass today and tomorrow, and they will use the basest falsehoods.
 The leading negroes are with the demo- crata
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
4 GROUND SWELL. That's the Way it Looks in Ala
 bama.
CHEER FROM EVERYWHERE
Men Who Know Tell of the Glorious Victory That Waits
 on Tomorrow.

DADEvILLB, Aug. 4.-Public speaking was held here today as the wind up of the campaign of Tallapoosa county. Prof. John o. Turner, nominee for state superintend- ent of education on the democratic ticket, was present, and made speech that was well received and loudly applauded. Ali though Mir. J. P. Oliver, populite nominee fer superintendent of education, was under contract to meet him, he did not put in an appearance. While this is Mir. Oliver's home, Professor Turner will get at least three votes to his one in this beat. MT. Oliver's brother, nephews and all his rela- tions will vote for Turner and Oates and the ticket will carry the county.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
BLOUNT ALL RIGHT.

BLoUNTsvILLE, Aug. 3.-Once more Blount has crossed the line and is now on the safe side of democracy. We believe there is no doubt about it if we get '"free ballot and fair count.''
 Old Bount will come rolling in on the 9th day of August with a handsome ma jority for the one-armed hero of Henry and the balance of the state and county ticket.
 Many are daily swinging on to the grand old ship of democracy as she glides so smoothly along. Respectfully,
 J. D. BLACKwooD, Sec'y Co. Ex. Com.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
GRAND OLD MARION

HAMILTON, Aug. 4.-[Special Corre- spondence. l-I am glad to report the out look for the grand victory which awaits us. Today our canvas closes. The true principles of democracy have been pro- claimed in every precinct in our county. Next Monday, August 6, the grand old county of Marion will be read out 800 ma jority for democracy.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
TUSKALOOSA FOR oATEs.

TUsKALossA, Aug. 4.-The cam paign in this county closed today with a grand rally at this place, where Frank s. White made a great speech to an audience e of about 1000. Every indication points to a majority for Oates in this county of at least 300. J. M. FOSTER, Chairman Democratic Executive Commit
 tee, Tuskaloosa, Ala.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
REDUCED IN CHEROKEE.

CEDAR BLUFF, Aug. 3.-[Special. 1.-The outlook in Cherokee county in the ap- preaching election is decidedly hopeful for democratic success, as reports from all but two or three precincts indicate large gains. Kolb's majority in the county in 1892 Of 1915 will be reduced largely, if not obliter- ated. Yours for success,
 ROBERT LAWRENCE.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
Chairman County Committee
CLEBURNE IS SAFE,

HEFLTN, Aug. 3.-[Special Correspond ence. 1.-The outlook in Cleburne county for the democratic ticket Is very encouraging. Or strict party vote Cleburne is demo- cratic. The democrats who followed Kolb two years ago are back in the ranks work ing nobly for O ltes and Howell. The den,- ocrats feel hopeful of carrying the county for Capt. w. P. Howell for representative by good majority On account of his per sonal popularity, and the state ticket by small majority.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
DIED OF PARALYSIS.

RALEIGH, N. O., Aug. 4.-Maj. R. s. Tucker, one of the most prominent busi- ness men of Raleigh, died tonight at 10 o'clock from a stroke of paralysis. He was largely interested in the Seaboard Air Line railroad. For many years he was at the head of the dry goods firm of w. H. & R. s. Tucker, the largest in North Carolina.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
FAYErTE GAINING.

FAYETTE, Aug. 1.-The county candi- dates spoke here today. McCollpm made the finest effort during his canvass and placed the democracy of the county on gaining ground. More than one. convert was made from the ranks of the opposition. It was great day for democracy and there is much doubt of the popuists now carry ing the county. Savage, third party man, made nice speech of its kind in democracy's great champion in Fayette.
 Colonel Sanford spoke for Kolb at the court house late in the day. He had a small crowd, composed of his following exclusively. The Kolbites held a rally here yesterday to good crowd, but today's coming out .lassed them all in enthusiasm. It was the best day for democracy yet. Colonel Collier met Bowman at Oakman today. H. w, LAIRD.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
PERRY ALL RIGHT,

MARION, Aug. Perry county will give Oates and the democratic ticket 600 majority: The latest intelligence received from the Kolb beats is that Oates has been steadily gaining for the past thirty days. Our people are enthusiastic and are doing effective work in these localities.
 w. M. FOWLKES, ~ Chairman Democratic Executive Commit
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
CONVECTION CLOSE.

ANDALUsIA, Aug. At is the opinion of the most conservative of our party that the fight in Covington is going to be very close. If we beat them it will be by very small majority. It is the opinion that Oates will run ahead of Williams, our can didate for representatives; in fact, grave fears are entertained of Williams defeat.
 CLAUDE RILEY,
 Chairman County Committee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
HOPEFUL IN DEKALB.

FORT PAYNE, Aug. 4.-rhIee weeks ago the Kolbites claimed DeKalb county by 600 majority. Now it s by many conceded to Oates. Hons. John D. ROquemore, Henry H. Brown and John A. Lusk have made splendid can vases of the county and much good was accomplished. We hope to re- deem DeKalb. DEMOCRAT.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
LOOK OUT FOR GOOD NEWs

SPRINGvILLE, Aug. 4.-The county and senatorial candidates made their last fight here today. The Kolb speakers were out classed and many votes were made for the democratic state and county tickets. Look out for good news from St. Clair on Mon- day. JOHN s. INsEER.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
LIVELY TIME AT YORK.

YORK, Aug. 4.-About 1600 people were out at the barbecue today. Colonel Att man of Birmingham opened with great speech for Oates and the pure ticket. Just as he began his speech cent special Kolb deputy constable put handcuffs on one of the negroes who was attending the speak, tug. The warrant was issued by Kolb justice of the peace, the charge against him being for walking by mans house in the public road, some say, and others say that he was arrested to take him down to Kolb speaking several miles below here. This gave Colonel Altman better chance to it. lustrate the way the Kolb people used the law than any other illustration. As usual the Oates men, who are the friends to the colored people, had him released, and he heard the talk.
 Just as Colonel Altman got started again a Kolb man and Oates man had fight be- cause he said he was as good as an Oates man. After this trouble everything was quiet while the good work went on. Colonel Altman made a great and effective speech, as he always does. Dinner was announced, and after dinner John A. Rogers made 6 talk and it was simply out of sight. Rog- CTS is one of the fnest speakers in Sumter county. He just carried the negroes, as well as the whites, wild. John Rogers will go to congress some day. Captain Irons of Demopolis closed the talk on the Hundleys amendment, which was greatly appre-. ciated. The committee on speaking tried in vain to get the Kolb men to have their side represented. York is as solid AS Oates himself.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
SAFE IN MARENGO.

DEMoPoLIs, Aug. 4.-From all quarters in Marengo comes news of heavy demo- cratic gains. Marengo is safe for the dem- cratic ticket by aI>>~d majority.
 GEON kINNER, Chairman.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
Chairman County Committee.
OVERWHELMING IN WILCOX.

CAMDEN, Aug. Avery few white men in Wilcox will vote for Kolb. The negroes have organized Oates clubs and are enthu- siastic for him. The democratic state and county ticket will receive an overwhelm- ming majority. B. M. MILLER,
 T. P. BENSON, JR.
 VI. T. BONNER.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
FIVE HUNDRED MAJORITY

Colonel Oates, Alabama's next governor, addressed an audience of about 2000 enthu- siastic hearers at Headland. He made many converts for democracy. Count Henry county for Oates by at least 500 majority.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
RUSSELL SAFE BY 1000.

SEALE, Aug. 4.-Democratic camp fires are burning brightly in Russell and the tale that will be told Monday will fall like 8 dull thud upon the aspirations of the genial Reuben. Nearly every beat in the county has been heard from today and the
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HOPEFUL IN RANDOLpH.

WEDoWEE, Aug. 2.-The outlook for democracy is much better as compared with our former election of two years ago. Kolb will carry Randolph by about 500 ma jority, but the chances are good for elect ing our democratic candidates for repre- sentative and county commissioners.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
CLOSE IN MARSHALL.

GuNTERsvIILE, Aug. 4.-Hon. w. fl. Denson spoke here today to a large crowd of citizens from every part of the county. He discussed silver principally and said he
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
,RAH FOR BARBOUR.

EUFAULA, Aug. 4.-The county has been thoroughly canvassed. The outlook is most fiattering for the state ticket. Barbour county will give the ticket 250O to 5000 majority. J. E. FRY, Chairman Democratic Executive Commit
 tee.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
TALLAPOOsA FOR OATES.

DADEvILLE, Aug. 4.-The conglomerates have made tremendous effort to control the negro vote, but failed. Tallapoosa will give 500 majority to Oates and the ticket.
 F. A. VAUGHAN.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
CRENSHAW ALL RIGHT

LUvERNE, Aug. 4.--The barbecue today , was grand success. Four thousand peo- pie were present. Governor Jones made the grandest speech of the campaign and gained many votes for the party.
 Crenshaw will come up all right Mon- day. 0. B. BRICKEN.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
CONFIDENT IN MADISON,

HUNTSVILLE, Aug. 4.-Every prospects for good majorities for state and county tickets in Madison. We are very conf dent. TANCRED BETTs, Chairman.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05

ored people held a barbecue today. which was lar lely attended. Speeches were made by Elder Coffee and others and great enthusiasm prevailed. The colored preachers are leading the fight for Colonel Oates and good government.
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