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Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15
DEoIAREs FOR JOHNSTON.

The Anniston Hot Blast declares that it will support Captain Johnston for the nomination for governor in the following editorial:
 '"rhe Hot Blast has not admired the po- liticaI conduct of Joe Johnston in the past, nor are we at all pleased with ms present advocacy of the free and unllm- ited coinage of silver at the ratio of l6 to l. We never could see the consistency of clamoring for party power and party supremacy, and almost before the result of the victory was declared, resort to the most shameless misrepresentation and abuse of the head of the party and the majority of it's leaders simply on account of a slight difference in policy. such a disregard of party allegiance has re- eeiVed the severe condemnation of the people in the last two elections The Hot Blast is not prophet nor the son of a prophet, but it predicted the result of these elections. The silliest man in the insane asylum at Tuskaloosa could have done as well.
 "Democratic defeat has not been brought about because there was diff ference of opinion as to what should be the policy of the party, but because there has been widespread and violent agita- ton of that difference. The breach has widened almost every day since congress assembled in extraordinary session to re- peal the OneFlnbU ldW, anu VIII NoiitliluS to be widened not only in this state, but throughout the union, as long as such men as Morgan and Pugh and Vest and German and Brice and Hill and Black burn and Smith, and last, but not least, Joe Johnston continue to vent their spleen against Messrs. Cleveland and Carlisle and preach discord rather than harmony to those who have hitherto stood valiant in the ranks of the party.
 "The Hot Blast has condemned the course of these men, but it has done so without bitterness, hatred or virulence. Every man who loves constitutional lib- erty-reflected throughout the principles of emocracy-certainly ought to be con- vinced by this time that intolerance should end and general unification be sought.
 Loving the democratic party and it's principles as a whole rather than any individual or particular creed, and be- lieving that Joe Johnston is entitled, by reason of party justice, to the party nom- inatlon for the next governor of this state and believing that his nomination will satisfy and unify the party, the Hot Blast will strongly advocate it."
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15

and none will suffer more from the effects than Governor Oates. Of course we do not wish to be understood as intimating that the Advertiser intended to injure Governor Oates or place him In an awk- ward position, but it has done it and the people in this part of the state look at it in that light.
 We fully recognize the ability of Gov ernor Oates and his usefulness to the par ty. He has always stood firm for what ever he conceived to be right and advo- cated his convictions whenever 1t was necessary for him to do so in words that were plain and to the point. and his hones- ty of purpose has never been questioned. He is a great man and we admire him, but to be candid we must say that in our Judgment he should in no wise become candidate for second renomination. If the convention nominates him that will be all right, and he will not have sought renomination, as he has frequently pos itively declared that he would not
 There are other men in the state who can lead the party to victory and we hope that our distinguished governor will not further complicate matters by becoming a candidate for governor with the decla- rations that are behind him.-Talladega Mountain Home
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15
POWELL FOR GOVERNOR.

Dr. Grove said in the populist-republi- can convention here Wednesday that last year he had the militia organized to march upon and take possession of the state capital, but the cowardice of the leaders prevented it; that next year they must have leader who would fight, and one Powell, sophomoric-looking young warrior from Cullman, concurred in these sentiments, and said they must go fur ther. His plan was quite simple, and he thought would prove very effective. Itwas not to march upon the ballot box suffers in the black belt, ,but simply kill the organ ized democrats in the counties where they were in the minority. This simple and effective remedy must commend it. self to every patriot. The idea of per- sonal accountability for alleged crimes is back number All that Is necessary is for the party leaders who favor flair elections" to decide that there has been fraud in Dallas Montgomery and there- upon the "reformers' in Etowah and Cherokee, etc., will proceed simply to kill the organized democrats in those coun- ties. There are two beauties about this admirable plan of warrior Powelps that must commend it to the heart of every "reformer" One Is that the personal risk of an invasion of the black belt and the killing of alleged ballot box suffers is entirely avoided, and the other is that it will reduce the democratic vote in the white counties. The republicans of course, are to take part in this ingenius performance and when success is achieved then the ballot law of 1S6S-72 is to be restored, making 1t a crime to chal- lenge the right of any one to vote, and having no penalty whatever attached to illegal voting. r
 The union with the republicans is an in- dorsement of their idea of fair elections. Under their domination g. voter could vote in any precinct in the county or in as many precincts as it was convenient for him to reach on election days without fear of prosecution. It was certainly free ballot, whatever may be said of the count. Under this admirable law there
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15
Governor Oates, Visit.

The visit of Governor Oates to Mobile has been the subject of much comment and local politicians claim that it was made purely in the interest of his candi- dacy for the United States senate. The trip to Mount Vernon was good excuse for coming to the Gulf City and would act as blind.
 Said a leading politician yesterday: "You know General Shelley was here a couple of weeks ago and he gave it oNk that he was not @ candidate for governor; so did Governor Oates. From what we understand Shelley and Oates will both be candidates for United States senator ly. Shelley visited Mobile and Oates was afraid that he would get the worst of 1t if he did not come here. and this prompt ed the visit. Mobile News.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15
PUBLIC OPINION.

A determined attempt will be made to secure for our domestic mills the fancy worSted business for next season, and IT agents and manufacturers do not demand other than small advance there Is every promise that we shall be able to hold this market against foreign competition. Un- less manufacturers imprudently advance prices too far the foreigner promises to cut much less important figure in next seasons business than in the past American Wool and Cotton Reporter.
 The most charitable view to take Of Dunravens last epistolary effusion is to regard 1t as the emanation of weakened brain. because no man in his sound senses would have so far forgotten himself as to charge men like Vanderbilt, Iselin and Morgan with being guilty or cognizant of practices that would shame professional crook. He has hurled a boomerang, and none but he will be hurt by his cowardly meanness. It will react upon him no less in England than on this side of the water. Washington Post.
 May not the rock-ribbed democrats of Kentucky lose one battle in thirty years without going to pieces? We think so, assuredly, and, so thinking, we invoke all good democrats to swallow their cha grin to bottle up their resentment, cork the bottle tight and throw 1t in the bushes, and, having taken good, pious swear to relieve the pressure and a good chew of tobacco to soothe the pain, let them pick their flint, pool their issues and try. it again, trusting God, who is good, to do the rest!-Louisville Courier Journal, Dem.
 The republican party carried the cleo ton in Utah on Tuesday by the aid of the Mormon hierarchy and a heavy price was paid for the party victory. The republi- cans of Utah elected Mormon governor; they elected Mormon secretary of state, a Mormon state auditor, Mormon state treasurer. With the exception of the two last and least important offices on the state ticket-the attorney-general and the superintendent of public instruction the Mormon church demanded and the re- publican party surrendered every state official.-Boston Post, Dem.
 There are Tillmanites and anti-Tillman- ties in South Carolina, and we are not as happy family as we should be. but except in factional politics we manage to get along tolerably well. The anti Tillmanites, in the course of the year, eat a great many Tillmanite chickens and butter and eggs and meal and meat, and the Tillmanites in turn buy great many yards of cloth and tons of fertilizers and such things from the anti-Tillmanites. After awhile we shall get all together again and be ashamed that we ever drift ed apart for any cause. MT. Jones should not talk so much when he goes away from home.-Charleston News and Courier, Dem.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15

were some so0OO votes cast at one election in the city of Mobile.
 There has been some debate about the man to lead the saeformens' next year. Many have turned their eyes to pr. Grove as the Moses or Joshua. but there can be no doubt now as to the proper man Powell. the warrior and statesman from Cullman, has shown that he has the brains and the daring requisite to lead anything He is the man of all others for the hour. Possibly he has been re miss in not urging that the democratic women and children should also be in cluded in the slaughter. but We doubt not that when the campaign opens up and his blood gets to surging through his veins, that he will come up to the full expectations of the most enthusiastic re former"
 Tuesday MT. Powell was almost un- known, today he steps out from obscuflty as a great leader of a great combination.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15
CApp. JosrpH. D. JoHNsiroN.

We publish below an extract from the Montgomery Advertiser that speaks for itself and demands no modification:
 .'rhe above named gentleman has done yoeman service for the democracy of this state. He has been diligent, faithful and prudent in all things. IL Is gratifying to us to note that his labOrs are appre- ciated and we take pleasure in trans ferring to the columns of the Advertiser the following from the Shelby Sentinel:
 The gentleman whose name heads this article is deserving of the thanks and gratitude of the people of Alabama for his faithful services as chairman of the democratic state executive committed. The ability that he exhibited in the man. agement of the recent campaign, the un- tifing, unswerving patriotic devotion to the party and to democratic and conserv- atiYe principles that have characterized his whole course in the discharge of the responsible duties imposed upon him by his position during the entire time he has occupied the same mark him as worthy of the highest regard and greatest con sideration at the hands of the democratic and conservative party of the state. The glorious results of the recent election af- ford ample testimony of his efficiency as an organizer and as an indefatigable worker. Under his leadership the solid democratic columns have shown them selves inVincble in our state. At their approach the combined hosts of radical ism, greenbackism and independentism melted away and the places that once knew them now know them no more. Peace hath her victories no less re- nowned than those of war and the one so recently gained in the state over the combined opposition to the democratic party is one of them. It affords us pleas ure in behalf of the democrats and con- servatives of Shelby to pay this slight testimonial of appreciation to this gallant leader, whose distinguished services to his party and the cause of good govern ment to his state is only equaled by his great modesty. Long may he live to wear the 1aurels he has won"
 If any one doubts that Alabama needs the leadership of such a man as Joseph F. Johnston in the coming contest, which demands the vote of every good demo- crat to save the party from defeat, he has only to look at the inroads that have been made by the enemy since the day Captain Johnston laid down the duties of chairman of the executive committee. The relative strength of parties in Ala bama at gubernatorial elections during the past ten years has been in round numbers as follows:
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15

It will be observed that the democratic majority of over 100000 has dwindled to 10000 in 1892 and 27,000 in 1894 The great democratic vote of 155, 900 of 1888 has sunk to 10000 in 1894. Here is a loss of 45,000 democratic votes. The victory of 1894 would have been a defeat if the opposition had not organized a new party and counted upon republican fusion. That was their fatal mistake. It is fortunate that we can now see the peril which then confronted the demo- cratic party and have ample time 10 avoid it in the coming election. There are 15000 democrats who voted in 1892 and refrained from voting in 1894. There are 45, 900 democrats who voted in 1888 and refused to vote with the party in 1894 There were 241, 900 voters in 1892 and there were only 193,OO0 voters in 1894.
 There were nearly 5O,0O0 voters who re- fused to vote for either Colonel Oates or Captain Kolb. How are these men to be brought back into the party? If they preferred to stay at home rather than vote for Colonel Oates is it reasonable to hope that they will next year vote for Colonel Oates or any one entertaining the views of Colonel Oates?
 The best man to reach this great body of citizens, whose votes we need is Cap tain Joseph F. Johnston. His ideas ac- cord with those of the people. He is known as a sagacious politician and a man of high business qualifications
 There is but one objection urged to him from any quarter and that is that he holds to the use of both gold and sill yer as standard money. That is no ob- jection in the eyes Of the great mass of southern people. If he could remonetize silver and keep it at a parity with gold as he would aim to do if he had the power, no one could or would object.
 Everybody wants silver standard mon- ey of such character as not to displace gold. But there is no good ground for the peculiar adherents of the currency views of Mr. Cleveland to object to Cap tain Johnston. They say that the silver cause is dead; that neither of the ma. tional conventions will do anything to bring it to life. If so, how, then, could the election of Captain Johnston as gov ernor do any harm or any good to the ma. tional questions of money and currency? He would be powerless as respects every question except such as pertains to our local affairs.
 The peculiar strength of Captain John. ston's candidacy Is not so much as re- spects its effect upon national questions but as respects it's effect upon the dem- ocratic masses of this state-those peo- pie whose votes we need to strengthen our hold upon the state government and to keep it from drifting into the hands of those who would disturb our social re. lations and our business credit.
 Clearly Captain Johnston is the man most capable of securing a large and clear white majority. His election would be certain, whereas the election of any one favoring the views of MT. Carlisle and MT. Sherman would at most be very uncertain
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15
JUSTICE JAoKsoN,s SUCCESSOR.

The Post says that Secretary Carlisle may be appointed to the supreme court bench to succeed the late Justice Jack son. The Post says that some time ago the president had practically fixed upon Judge Rufus Peckham of the New York court of appeals for the place. It then continues:
 "All these plans, however, are said to have been changed by the recent cleo tions Had Kentucky elected demo- cratic legislature it was confidently ex- pected that MT. Carlisle would step from the cabinet into the senate. Under these circumstances the political future has little attraction for MT. Carlisle, besides which his tastes and desires lead him naturally to a judicial position.
 Should MT. Carlisle leave the treasury his place will undoubtedly be filled by a New York man, and Charles s. Fairchild is said to have been practically deter mined upon for the position.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15
Erratic Advice.

The Montgomery Advertiser seems to imagine that it's chief business is to name it's man for official position and that then all the democratic party has to do is to fall in line. It would be we'll if it could in some way rid itself of this unhappy con- ceit.
 In it's issue of yesterday it has column or so nominating Governor Oates as his own successor in the gubernatorial office. It has taken upon itself to interview the governor and has laid down the law to him. And now it is sure the governor will not only be renominated, but will be elected.
 The democratic party could not commit a bigger blunder than to follow the errat- ic advice of this self-constituted leader.- Sheffield Standard
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15

The Washington correspondent of the Evening Telegram sends his paper the following:
 President Cleveland is in the hands of his friends. If they prove to his Satis- faction it is necessary to the welfare of the democratic party and country for him to stand for a third term he will not decline the nomination. I have this upon very high authority. Were I per- mitted to give the name of my informant there would be no doubt left in the minds of even the most skeptical of MT. Cleve- lands willingness to run again under the conditions mentioned. My informant adds, however, it would be unjust to the president 10 say he himself Is aiding in any way to bring about such situation as would make it easier for him to run for third term.
 The president" he says, personally desires to retire to private life at the end of his present term. Nothing but the welfare of his party and the country will induce him to consent to stay in public life"
 asked my informant if the president would announce his willingness to try it again.
 No" he replied. "tkat is not his pres ent intention at least Circumstances might arise however to make such a thing advisable"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15
BIBB COUNTY REJoIcEs
Over Captain Johnston Announcement ar
 Can Be Counted in His Column.


 Can Be Counted in His Column. Centreville, Nov. 14.-(Special Corre- spondence )-The many friends of Capt. Joseph F. Johnston in Bibb county rejoice that he has announced himself candi- date for governor. Bibb county can safe ly be counted in the Johnston column. as the democrats of this county, regardless of views on the financial question, are for him. He deserves to be nominated by exclamation. Democrats in this coun- ty are beginning to realize that it Is all nonsense for a man to denounce his neighbor for a fool because he does not happen to agree with him on the financial question.
 Circuit court adjourned here on last Saturday.
 A party from Centreville, composed of pr. T. D. Scholar, w. W. Lavender. Esq, Fred Gardner, G. B.Hurd and Miss Kath- leen Owen, leave today for Atlanta. Mrs. A. L. Lotspeich of Corsicana, Tex, is here visiting Judge J. l.. Davidson's family.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15
SOMETHING
ROGAN.
TALLADE4A.
"

Liked Him Then, But Likes Him Better
 Now.
 Talladega, Nov. 14.-(Special)-The an nouncement of Captain Johnston as a candidate for the nomination for govern or strikes the people of Talladega as be- ing a complete solution of the question, Who will be Alabama's s next governor?" This county was strongly for Captain Johnston in the last campaign and gave him It's solid delegation in the convention, but he is stronger here now than then. Ninety-five per cent of the democrats of this town and county are for him this
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15
Oates for Another Terms.

The Montgomery Advertiser of Friday says Governor Oates has been sounded and will not refuse the nomination for governor for another term if rendered him. It also says: "It is understood that Captain Johnston freely says that if Governor Oates will claim his privilege he himself will not allow his name used." The Birmingham State Herald. referring to the statement said to have been made by Captain Johnston, says it lis author ized to say it is unfounded." This may be a trick of the sound money party. We do not think that Captain Johnston under any circumstances should give way to anyone. He is the standard bearer of the silver men and should carry it to victory or defeat.-Mobile Item.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15
TUSKALOOSA,
They Want the Party Strengthened {

They Want the Party Strengthened and
 Think Johnston the Man.
 Tuskaloosa, Nov. 14.-(Special.)- )-The democrats of Tuskaloosa are almost to a man for Captain Johnston for governor regardless of their convictions on the financial question. You can scarcely find a democrat in this town or county who does not favor giving the nomination 10 Johnston this time. Tuskaloosa county democrats want to see the party ranks in Alabama filled up and they believe Johnston can do 1t.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15

Dr. Moseley told the populites in Mar shall that the republicans had been fur nishing the brains and the money to keep them alive and now they must share a bart of the offices, and now it seems that Nhis is to be accepted.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Atlanta Exposition - Improved Railway
 Service.


 Service.
 Tickets are on sale via the Southern railway to Atlanta on account of the ex- position at rate of $380 for the round trip, good returning within seven days from date of sale, and $5.55 for the round trip. good returning within fifteen days from date of sale, and $7.55 for the round trip, good returning until January 7 1S96
 The exposition is now open in full force and every one should take advantage of the opportunity to attend.
 Three trains daily, Birmingham to At lanta-
 No. 3S Lv Bir 555 am. Ar Atlanta 11:40 am No. S6 Lv Bir. 2:55 pm. Ar Atlanta s:55 pm No. 12 Lv Bir 1915 am. Ar Atlanta 655 am
 All trains carrying Pullman sleeping
 directive October 6, the Southern has added another train to the service be- tween Atlanta and New York. The "Ex- position Flyer leaves Atlanta at D. m, and arrives at Washington at 11:45 a. m. and New York at 6:23 D. m. Only twen- ty-five hours from Atlanta to New York Returning train leaves New York via Pennsylvania railroad at II a. m. and ar- rives Atlanta 1920 following morning. Train will be a solid vestibule of Pull man drawing room sleepers between New York. Washington and Atlanta and first class vestibule coaches between Atlanta and Washington.
 The schedule of Mo- 36, known as the "United States Fast Mail" has been changed between Atlanta and Washing ton, lessenirg the time out between At lanta and New York. Train now leaves Atlanta at il :15 p. m. and arrives Wash ington at $40 p. rn., New York 8:23 a. m. For information apply to
 L. A. STEPHAN, T. P. A.,
 10-10-tf 2201 First Avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15

Previous to the breaking out of the war in Cuba New York sent about fifteen steamers a month to the ports of the lever faithful" isle. Since the trouble began six or seven of these steamers have been taken off and sent elsewhere or laid up, with the result that the trade of that port has suffered loss of more than S1 000 900 a month.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15

The two Alabama senators and Captain Johnston, Colonel John and few others sat up until o'clock last Friday morn ing trying to determine how to dove-tail silver into a gold monometallic issue in Alabama.--Kolbs Tribune.
 The idea of accomplishing that feat by turning themselves over to R. A. Nose ley's crowd never occurred to them.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-15

A thing in need of sympathy is said always to be sympathetic. This evident ly accounts for the Cuban resolutions passed by the conference Wednesday just as the populist party was breathing its