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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
A CAMPAIGN OF CORRUPTION

Several weeks ago 1t became evident
that the democratic national convention
would be controlled by the advocates of
free coinage. Then it was that the gold
standard advocates in both parties came
to realization of the fact that their eff
forts to smother the great financial ques-
ton in the conventions of the two parties
had proven a failure. AT once the i'm
preston that the st. Louis convention
would straddle ON the question seized
upon the public mind The opinion that
such course would character
ize the republican national con-
vention on that question was al
most well nigh universal. Every
we'll informed person on affairs political
realized that on square, straight fight
before the people with the British gold
standard on one side and bimetallism on
the other the party declaring for the
former must necessarily go down in de-
feat. 1t therefore appeared that the only
course left to the republicans, if they ex-
pected to stand any show at all, was to
straddle. That Mckinley had won the
nomination was evident, and that he was
fit subject to be mounted upon strad-
die platform everybody agreed.
But the gold power was figuring on the
situation from a different standpoint
While honest people were viewing the
situation from the standpoint of an hon
est contest to be made before the people
ON the question the gold power was fig
uring on possible success by the corrupt
use of actual cash. For several days
after the clans had gathered at st. Louis
the question as to what kind of a decla-
ration McKinley's man Hanna would
permit the convention to make was up
permost In the public mind. 1t was GER
tain that Hanna was master of the sit
uation and that his consent must neces-
sarily be obtained before a declaration
on that question suitable to the eastern
goldbugs could be had.
Contrary to the expectations of
vast majority of the people
the money power. represented on
the ground by Senator Lodge and others,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
COMES DOWN.
The Populist Nominee for the Assembly in
Sumter County.

1he Topulls1 IN omlnee Tor the Assembly in
Sumter County.
Livingston Sun.
To the People of Sumter County: 1t is
a Well known fact that I am a charter
member of the Farmers alliance. and
thought that the Ocala demands were the
only thing that would bring about peace
and prosperity to the farmers and labor
ing people of this country; afterwards
the Omaha platform was adopted.
stood there and do now on every plank
in 1t, and think it the best platform that
was ever written for the masses of the
people of this country. We adopted the
name of the peoples party or populite
party. L have been a strong advocate of
the party ever since its organization, and
have been nominated for a seat in the
next general assembly by'this party from
this county, but since our leader the
Hon. A. I. Goodwin, candidate for gov
ernor of this state by our party, saw fit
to vote for black republican for a seat
in congress from South Carolina, and
force him on the white people from that
state, am no longer candidate for the
legislature from this county, and will
not run on the ticket with the Hon. A. T.
Goodwin; but want it distinctly UNDER
stood that am just as good a populite
as 1 ever was, and expect to remain so.
The action of no one man can run me
from my party. Yours very truly,
A. J. ARLINGTON
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
HE DID DO 1T.

Many populists in the state are denying
that Goodwin voted for the negro Muir
ray over the old Confederate veteran,
Elliott.
1t is a tough thing to believe, but it is
the solid truth. The State Herald desires
to see Goodwin overwhelmingly defeat
ed, as he will be, but it will never know
ingly print any charge against him that
is not true.
In the Congressional Record of June 4,
on pages $685. and 6663, the vote is
recorded, and Goodwin is found voting
for Murray. Not a single democrat or
populite in the house voted with Good
wyn. Even Speaker Reed, though pres
ent, did not vote with Goodwin for Muir
ray. Aldrich voted with him; Bankhead,
Clarke, Harrison, Stallings and Wheeler
voted for Elliott. All the populites in the
house were either paired on Elliott's side
or refused to vote for Murray. Not a
single one voted with Goodwin.
Mr.. Goodwin deliberately made his
bed; he must lie in 1t with Murray. He
will not dare deny a single fact here
stated.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

date the Times, and will, therefore, pro-
coed to do so. The democratic conven-
ton at Chicago is going to name the WIN
ming ticket this year. 1t will be a ticket
composed of men who favor the free and
unlimited coinage of gold and silver at
the ratio of 16 to 1. They will be on
platform declaring specifically for that
sound, old-time democratic principle.
There are 447 votes in the electoral col
Iege; 224 are necessary to choice. The
ticket above referred to will carry the
solid south, consisting of the states OF
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Texas. Missouri, Maryland, Virginia and
West Virginia-total electoral vote 1856.
1t will carry the following western
states: Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Ne
vada, Utah, California, Kansas, Ne
braska, North Dakota, South Dakota,
Oregon, Washington, Wyoming-total
electoral vote 81. 1t will carry the fol-
lowing north central states: Indiana,
Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota
total electoral vote 75 Making a grand
total of 1872, or enough to elect and 6S
to spare
Now in order that the Times may
thoroughly understand, we append the
following table of the states, and place
them just where we have no doubt
they belong, and il, when the battle is
over, the result proves us to be correct
we can then say to the Times, 1--WE told
you SOP If it is proven by results that
we are mistaken the Times may then
tell us that we are no prophets:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
GREAT CHANGES.

Newspaperdom, published in New
York, says: 1.-The new manager of the
birmingham (Ala.) State Herald, Mr.. j.
A. Rountree, has made great many
changes for the better in that well known
daily, and IL he continues to push it there
is no doubt that it will rank with the
leading dailies in the country. Mr..
Rountree is stirring young newspaper
man, who has been secretary of the Ala
bama Press association and who has
made a name for himself in the news
paper world"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
,rATH DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We the democrats of the state of Ala
hama in convention assembled, declare
orr continued faith in the OLD time anu
honored principles of the democratic
marty. and among these principles are
the following -,,.,.os ,. -
,iiver and gold at Is to / as the standard
,nonev of the country, without any dis
examination against either metal ana
without the consent or foreign nations,
as the United States coined silver and
aold before the republican party OBJ
toined control of the government and
changed the coinage laws of the country
Gov the benefit of a class and to the in
Jury of great mass of the people,
The Unconstitutional penalty of 10
ner centum on each issue of state bank
notes by any state OF national pank
ought to be repealed.
II is our purpose to maintain q govern
wont in this state fair and just to all,
rnder control of the white men of Ala
bama. -,
be maintained untarnished.
Our system of public education should
he improved and extended SO far as the
state has the ability, without oppressive
taxation.
We are In favor of honest and fair
elections, and we recommend that laws
be enacted under which primary cleo
tions and other party proceedings for the
selection of candidates may be con-
Quoted.
we cordially invite all good citizens of
this state, and especially all democrats
who strayed from the party, to unite
with us in an earnest and determined eff
fort to maintain good government in the
state of Alabama.
Let us preserve the dignity and credit
and peace, and. If possible, the prosperity
of our state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
orts the country is being swept for the

forts the country is being swept for the
money Of our fathers. The work has
been silently, but effectively, accomplish
ed, and those grand old democrats, Sena-
tors Harris, Jones, Vest and others, can
look back over their achievements with
great pleasure and satisfaction. They
have simply pursued a line which has
completely demoralized the gold stand
ard advocates and which will result in a
glorious victory for silver at Chicago on
the 7th of July. All praise to the leaders
who have conducted such a winning
fight, and may they live to see the fruits
of their labors."
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
A BRILLIANT CAMPAIGN.

The North Albanian. whose able edi-
tor Hon. A. H, Keller, heads the delega-
ton from this state to Chicago, pays the
following just tribute to the members of
the bimetalHc denocrattc patinDRl CO.
mittse:
"The national bimetallic committee, or
brilliant campaign. and through its eff,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

Drs. Gray and Hale report great en-
enlargement in their efforts to prevent
the sale of Howard college, Yesterday
they spent about an hour on the streets
and secured $3.50. J. w. Worthington,
$3.50; Maj. w. j. Miner, $780, Birming
ham Dry Goods company, per w. c.
Shackleford, 800; William Cullen Bryant,
500. They will resume the canvass to-
morrow and after raising Birmingham s
quota will drum the state
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

In the great contest that is now on
throughout the nation none but the true
and tried will be trusted to guard. Those
who dicker with the opposition will not
be trusted
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

A prominent populite denies the ru-
NOR that Goodwin invited Murray to
Alabama to make speeches. 1t is hardly
necessary. Murray, though not present,
will be heard of as the campaign pro-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

Napoleon Mckinley was nominated on
the anniversary of the battle of Water
loo. When he RECEIVERS his voice in No
vember he will denounce Platt as his
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
WILL VOTE As. FoLLows

The Selma Times says that tho State
Herald has. several times given hints Of
how the different states will vote In the
nominating convention, and expresses
a desire to know how they will vote in
November. We think we can accommo-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

Capt. Joseph F. Johnston is spoken of
as a possibility for the vice presidency
nomination on the democratic ticket.
He may get it. He has obtained several
things we did not think he could get. If
a southern man is to get it we hope he
will be the man.-MobiIe Register.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
Essential to the Welfare Of Alabama.

Opelika Post.
The election of Captain Johnston is es-
sential to the welfare of Alabama. His
defeat would mean the surrender of the
reins of government into the hands of
set of political freebooters whose only OBJ
jcct In Politics seeDss TO &c to SECURE rat
places Hor themselves Every Nemocrat
owes 1t to himself and his state to do
what he can TO secure Captain Johnston's
election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

If Mr.. Goodwin will write a card stat
ing that he never voted for Murray we
will either prove it false or never make
another charge against him, and we will
take a populite jury named by r. F. Kolb
to try the case.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

The colored delegates at st. Louis
voted almost unanimously for the gold
standard. They doubtless got much light
on this question after arriving at ST.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

Mr.. Ryan of New York city, who is
said to be very close to Mr.. Whitney,
did an ungentlemanly thing in publish
ing Mr.. Musgrove's recent letter to him.
But men of his stripe don't hesitate to
do anything to further the ends of the
single gold standard.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

The republicans denounced Cleveland
for issuing bonds and every member of
their party voted against bill to stop
the issue of bonds.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

The fusion party in Russell county
nominated a colored brother for coroner.
He will officiate over Goodwyn's political
remains in August.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
Goodwin Means Negro Rule.

Hamilton Appeal
A vote for Goodwin is vote for negro
rule in Alabama. He Is the nominee of
the old radical machine that favored
mixed schools and civil rights, and would
see the state that gave him birth tram
pied under the feet of such negroes as
Bill Stevens and /. Dawson in order to
reach the governors chair. There is no
need of minclng words or trying to dodge
the issue. AS white men and patriotic
citizens we must line up on one side or
the other in this contest and show to the
world where we stand. If we are hon
estly in favor of a government controlled
by white men we will prove 1t by voting
for Joseph F. Johnston.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

Goodwin is now allied with a party
that demands the gold standard and is
no doubt pledged to help re-elect republi-
can gold congressman next fall
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

The Selma Times seems to think Con-
gresham Bankhead has a good many
irons in the fire at present.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

Goodwin voted to disfranchise the
white people of Charleston when he voted
Murray in.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

Howard of DeKalb is considered pref
ty rabid populite. but he did not vote for
Murray.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

There are very few negro politicians
who do not take in the money argument
when it is fairly presented.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

1t is reported that Hon. r. II. Clarke
will speak in Birmingham during the
campaign. He will have hearty well
come.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

Thomas p. Reed has never been charg-
ed with having weak stomach, but he
did not vote for Murray.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

Hon. Henry D. Clayton is prominently
spoken of for congressional honors in his
district
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

The st. Louis platform demands more
taxation, more appropriations and less
money.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
JOHNSTON AND TURNER.
Dates on Which These Gentlemen Will Address
the PeopIe

the People.
Hon. Joseph F. Johnston, democratic
nominee for governor, and Hon. John 0.
Turner, democratic nominee for superin-
tendent of education, will address the
people on the issues of the campaign at
the following times and places:
Wetumpka, Monday, June 20.
Bay Minette, Wednesday, July 1.
Brewton, Thursday July 2.
Evergreen, Friday, July B.
Butler Springs, Saturday July 4.
JOHN B. KNOX, Chairman.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

II
But, as it takes 224 votes in the electo-
raj college to win, evidently another sew
enty or so of votes must be scared up
goldbugs of the northeast got in their
work. They offered, or undertook. ac-
cording to the statement of the st. Louis
Republic, in return for an explicit plat
form in favor of gold to buy the vote of
the following six states
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-08-27
MILWAUKEE,. Wis Aup 25 '0f

MIL NAUhEE. W IS. aug. 10, 10.
The conference held by democrats
at the Plankinton House last night
was one of the most remarkable con
ventions ever held in the state. The
large number present from every sec
ton, and the high standing for party
fealty Of those In attendance, made
the gathering notable one. The
proceedings had were temperate, but
everything was marked by such in
tense earnestness, there was such a
complete elimination of self that the
proceedings could not fail to deeply
impress every one present. Il have
been in political matter all my life,"
said Sam Smead to a little knot of
friends after the conference had ad-
journed, but [ never saw anything
in the state like this gathering in the
representative character of the men
and devotion to the cause in which
they are enlisted" Ellis Usher who
is disposed to be sanguine, expected
no such determined action as was
outlined by the convention.
Should the conference be a promise
of the convention tomorrow. that
gathering will be startling for its in
tensity OF purpose and its preparation
for stirring campaign. The only
point on which there was difference
of opinion is whether there should be
state and county tickets nominated
The purpose manifested by the silver
ties to go to extremes, the certainty
hot 40
platform are at heart true to the pres
ent standard but surrender their con
victions for an Office either prospective
or in possession and the indignIties
heaped upon democrats who will not
go into the Bryan camp give force to
the arguments of those who favor a
full ticket from presidential election
to coroner, Should the state con
vention which meets here Sept. 2, go
to extremes in its platform it may be
said with certainty there will be a
fight along the whole line and stub
born one at that. waged by men vii
ling to accept political death for their
opinions. They are men of brains and
resource who will not turn back when
once their hand touches the pillow,
This gathering furnished the first
opportunity of learning with some
degree of accuracy the sentiment of
democrats throughout the state on
the all absorbing question of finance.
The feeling in favor of the present
standard is far beyond my highest
estimate made before the holding of
this convention and the prevailing
opinion is that it is growing. People
assert with all the possitiveness of
sincere conviction and with assurances
of fall information that in these
counties the ticket to be nominated at
indianapolis will have more votes
than that nominated in Chicago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-08-27

THERE is good stuff in Bryan, even
though he is unsound on the financial
question. He certainly is truthful, and
barring disposition to WIN favor by
abuse of England and decided leaning
toward demagogulsm by appeals to the
toil1ug masses" he is discussing the fin
ancial question well with such an array
Of facts against him. His speech at
Tivli-on the Hudson last Saturday ls by
far the most argumentatlve he has yet
mace and is very adroit presentation OF
the subject.
His honesty and his adroitness were
we'll shown ID this speech. While talking,
some one IN the crowd asked him, Are
Won a democrat?" Bryan replied, 81
think that the principles | advocate are
democratic Not satisfied with this an
swer the question again came, Are you
a democrat?'' This time Bryan said, Il
am myself, but you can call me any name
yoa please. You cannot swerve me from
what | believe to be good for the people"
Here was a refusal to give direct an
swer to a direct question, but an adrolt
attempt at concealment, o" rather diver
sion to conceal failure TO answer by harp
ing Oh being for the good of the people.
Bryan speaks temporarily OF the OPP
position to him in his own party. No
doubt he would much prefer that 1t did
not exist but as he had announced he
would not support democrat favorable
to the gold standard he cannot consist
emily censure those who for reasons SINH
lar to his own cannot support him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-08-27
GENERAL NEWS.

Watson, the Populiss nominee for vice
president, vii, not only refuse to with
draw from the ticket but he PROPOSES
stumplng the northwestern states in The
interests of populism.
President Cleveland has announced
the appointment of ex-Gov. Francis OF
Missouri as secretary of the interior in
place of HOke Smith who resigned.
DIR. hansen has proclaimed his In
tentlons OF conducting an expedition in
to south polar regions.
The Armenian massacres which have
shocked the civilized world for years find
a counterpart in Crete. 1t is estimated
that during the past year over 5000
christians have been murdered. And
enlightened Europe supinely looks on.
1t does seem reasonable to suppose that
one of the great powers would take the
initiative in bringing the unspeakable
Turk to a realization of the fact that
these butcherles must cease.
A very destructive storm ragged IN Ind
ana and OHIO Sunday. The loss in prop
erty Is estimated at 100000
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-08-27

(Flrst publication August 90 1880 No. 81
SIATE OF WlSCONSEN.-COU COURT FOR
~ MANITOwOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Nicholas Bowen
deceased.
To all whom 1t may concern:
Letters testamentary on said estate Of Nicholas
Bowen, late of the town of Manitowoc Rapids in
sand county, deceased, testate, having bfen issued
to Thomas Mohr, of said county on the 18th day
OF August A. d., 1895, and six months from and
after sad day being allowed and limited for
creditors TO present their CLAIMS for examination
and allowance. notice is hereby given that the
Court aforesaid will at regular terms thereof, to
be held the first Tuesday in each of the
months Of October and December 1896 and at a
special term to be held on Tuesday February
%, 1897, all at the probate office in the city OF
Manitowoc, in said county receive examine, and
adjust all claims, and demands of all persons
rgaInst said deceased
Dated August L. 1886
BY the court,
J. S. ANDERSON, County ,Tuuds
Schmitz 4 kirwan, Attys. saplI