Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-11
AND NOW IT HAS EXPLODED
The State Heralds Position Displeases It
 Very Much.
Y AND PET STOCK EXHIBITION
o1 ~n in Montgomery-The Specimens on ,Sisplay Very Fine and Represent
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 I Montgomery, Dec. 1o.-(special)-T first annual exhibition of the Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock association was opened in a store building on Dexter avenue this morning. About 700 beauti- ful birds are shown, representing every variety ever known in the south.
 Judge Zell Gaston of Greenville, presi- dent Of the association, is in charge, and MT. Lorin Brown of Bolingbroke. Ga. who is acknowledged to be the best post ed poultry man in the south, is judge of the show.
 The following are among the largest and finest exhibits:
 R. D. Campbell of Atlanta, Light Bra- mas, Longshans and Bantams.
 MT. Kuhns of Atlanta, white Plymouth Rocks.
 MT Bertling of Atlanta, Buff Cochins.
 W. J. Gardner of Atlanta, Buff Leg horns
 Judge Zell Gaston of Greenvllle. Ala. Barred Plymouth Rocks.
 E. c. Connors & Co. of South Carolina, a variety of Longshans.
 The show appears to be receiving very good patronage from the public.
 Doesn't Suit the Journal
 The Journal this afternoon undertakes 10 roast the State Herald for it's efforts at harmony. It publishes the following under this headline
 "Repudiates-State Herald not John ston'S mouthpiece-Its attempt to place Johnston in awkward and pitiable plight Its manner of harmony would confirm base islanders of Johnston set aaoat by his bitter and vindictive political enemies In this state-He will not consent to ac- cept nomination on compromise of prin- ciple.
 Under the head of Shall Alabama Pass Under the Control of Bowman. CroWe and Their Ilk, the Gadsden Times News this week reproduces from the montgomery Advertiser a communica- ton signed North Alabama in which the following paragraph occurs:
 The nomination of Mr Johnston would be fatal blunder. Even were the nnancial question out of the way he would be weak candidate. He could not draw the silver democrats to an earnest support of the ticket if he were nominated. bank president, who ad- Vocates silver, but is willing to accept the nomination for governor on any plat torm-silver or anti-silver, anything to be governor-is not the kind of a man to lead in these perilous times, even if he had the ability for leadership
 The Journal regards this as not only unjust to Captain Johnston, but an out rageouS assault upon his honor and man. hood, which is not justified by any pri- vate or public act or expression of Cap tain Johnston's. In the State Herald however, Tuesday morning appears the following, which does equally as grave an injustice to Captain Johnston
 The people generally have expressed themselves as content with the candi- dacy of Captain Johnston. He Is an able. experienced and good citizen. He would make an excellent governor. There is no reason why he should be antagonized because of what some say are barren localities. He and myriads of his fellow citizens believe in absolute bimetallism, but if 1t cannot be reached within many years to come, why should 1t be made a party issue at our approaching election, and why should the opponents of the principle declare war against us unless we bend the knee to their theories, which are only in progress of parturi- ton?
 This editorial indicates an utter aban- donment of the silver fight by the State Herald, which, as the 'mouthpiece of Captain Johnston as the Montgomery Advertiser alleges, it would very point edly prove that the correspondent of the Advertiser was correct in his estf- mate of the character of Captain John ston, and that he is willing to accept the nomination for governor on any plat form-silver anti-silver. anything to be governor The Journal repudiates the idea that the State Herald Is the mouth piece of Captain Johnston or has any right to make plaintive appeal to those who are trying to destroy the party not to declare against us unless we bend the knee to their theories, which are only in process of parturition.'
 Rev. A. J. Stokes Trial.
 The trial of Rev. A. J. Stokes, the col- ored minister comes up in the circuit court tomorrow. Rev. Stokes, it will be remembered, is charged by a young girl with being the father of her child. This is denied bitterly by Stokes and his con that the client is attempting blackmail. There is much interest felt in the case by the colored people and the court room will no doubt be crowded with the friends of the minister and those who are fight ing him. The trial will be a sensation in colored church circles.
 A Negro Run Over.
 Henry Carter, a negro was run over by switch engine at the depot this after noon and severely though not fatally injured. He was removed to the hospital and is being cared for.
 Mayor Clisby H.
 Montgomery's distinguished mayor. the Hon. John H. Clisby, Is extremely ill., He has been confined to his room for some two months with infammatory rheuma- tism. His friends and the physicians are very apprehensive.
 An Escaped Convict Captured,
 Asheville, N O.. Dec. 10.-John Lyda, an escaped convict from the state penf- tentiary. was brought to the Asheville jail last night by Special State Agent J.