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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
ELECT BRYAN.
A Leading Populist Writes Chairman Butler
That Is the Only Course for His
Party to Pursue.

Washington, Oct 21-Col S. F. Norton
of Illinois, who was the candidate of the
middle-of-the-road populists at the st.
Louis convention, has written a letter to
Chairman Butler in which he says:
However much populists may have
differed at st. Louis as to the correct pol
icy to adopt; however much some of us
may still believe that mistakes were
made, under existing circumstances there
is only one course to pursue and that is
to Loyalty support Mr.. Bryan-not SO
much for the sake of elevating him to the
presidency, as for the purpose of defeat
ing what may be appropriately termed
Mark Hanna republicanism. Although
some of us regret certain fusion arrange
ments which have been made, it is no.
ticeable fact that no other man in the
United States is so much troubled about
1t as the manager of the republican cam
paign. l never realized before how high
ly republicans have always respected
and 'honored the populist party till 1T
fused with the democrats. If any con-
ISOLATION is needed for this loss of republi-
can esteem 1t may be found in the fact
that Messrs. Cleveland, Carlisle and Pal
mer have become the legatees thereof.
Our political allies in this campaign
may not have treated us fairly and justly
as they ought in the matter of represent
tation of vice-presidential electors, and
this seems to be the chief cause of COM
plant for have yet to meet with a pop
ulist who does not admit that Mr. Bryan
is the ablest and most fearless champion
of reform principles that reformers
themselves have chosen in the last TWEEN
ty years. 1t is an event in history to find
a man, backed by more than 100000 vot-
ers, who has the patriotism and courage
to stand up front-faced before the COM
bined money powers of the world and
hurl in their teeth the burning words of
Defiance: you shall not cruelty mankind
on cross of gold" Mistakes may have
been made and injustice may have been
done, especially in the southern states,
where the flower of the populist army is
to be found, but this is not the time to
settle accounts, adjust wrongs, discuss
differences or correct mistakes.
In this connection, permit me to say that
If my twenty years of work entities me to
the confidence of my co-workers, let me
ask them to lay aside every other consid-
GRAFTON and help elect Mr.. Bryan, not for
his sake, but for the sake of the princi-
Piles which we all hold dear and sacred.
If success is achieved, the populist party
can never be denied the glory of the vic
tory. If defeat awaits US and our stand
ard-bearer falls, let there be no populist
arrows found either in his breast or In
his back. Let the responsibility rest upon
other shoulders than our own.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Lee Allen of Opelika is visiting in
the city,.
Ladies and Gentlemen: Please look at
my stock of brand new shoes before buy
ing and oblige, t. c. King. Oxford ties
and summer goods at cost.
DIR. C. M. Wooley. prominent young
physician of Randolph, is visiting his
friend DIR. Charles Whelan, Jr.
Gentlemen: 1 fear that will carry
over 1000 pairs of tans, but If cutting the
price at and less than first cost will
move them, then we will not have one
pair left. / mean just that. Please re-
member that our stock of Banister shoes
is complete We carry about $4,000 in
those shoes all the time. Free shine to
those who wear our shoes. I. c. King,
sH'6 First avenue.
'lr. T. L. MCGOWAN has just returned
I'm a business trip to the paint centers
C Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago.
Gentlemen: There are in Jefferson
county 10000 men who have worn Ban
Isl shoes, who will tell you that they
= as valuable, stylish. costly and long
wearers as any made. l sell them for
$4.5o. Free shine every day. 7. C. King.
l.. E. Friend, the photographer, has
moved to 19O71a Second avenue, where
he has fitted up the neatest and most
convenient studio in the city.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
SPENCER'S EXPLANATION.
New Light in the Relations of the Southern to
the Central and Georgia South
ern and Florida.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 2t.-President Samuel
Spencer. of the Southern railway, ap-
peared before the Georgia Railroad Com
mission today to explain the relations be-
tween the Southern, the Central of Geor-
gia and the Georgia Southern and Flor
ida. The purpose of the commission was
to ascertain if the Southern Railway COM
pany owns or controls majority of the
stock in either of the other two roads
In his statement, which was full and ex-
plicit, Mr.. Spencer said that the Southern
owns beneficial interest in the stock of
the Central of Georgia. A majority of
the stock of the old Central was one of
the assets of the old Richmond Termi-
nal Warehouse and Railroad company In
explaining for that stock and to satisfy
claim against certain securities of the
old Central, the entire issue of the new
Central stock was transferred to the re-
organization committee of the Richmond
Terminal, where the new stock is still
lodged. The stock is voted by that COM
mittee and the Southern has no control
over it, said Mr. Spencer.
He stated that eventually the stock
Will pass to the Southern If that COM
pany has the legal right to hold it under
the laws of Georgia. If it has not that
right then the stock will be sold and the
proceeds will go to the Southern. The
president denied that the Southern con-
trolls the management of the Central or
dominates its policy in any way.
In regard to the Georgia Southern and
Florida, Mr. Spencer testified that his
company did own a majority of the stock
at one time, but the stock was increased
and the Southern's holding became mi
nority interest. He declared that his
company does not control or dictate to
the management of the Georgia South
ern, either. He said that the Southern
would not consolidate any two of these
properties. as, in his judgment, it would
be bad policy to do so.
Mr.. Spencer's statement threw new
light on the relations of these roads, and
1t is probable that the commission will
not proceed any further with the inquiry
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
LACONlC LIGHTNING.

Ii Hung Chang arrived in Pekin Tues
day.
Ex-Gov Roswell P. Flower is en- route
to Iowa and Minnesota to speak in the
interest of the Palmer and Buckner
ticket.
The King mills, of Augusta, have re-
sumed, after four months shutdown,
during which extensive improvements
were made.
The Augusta (Ga) bar has Endorsed
Mai Joseph A. Ganahl for one of the
newly created associate justices of the
supreme bench.
Richmond cotton mills have been in
corporated at Manchester, Va, with
capital stock of not less than $500, 900,
which may be increased to 100000.
The meeting of the czar and emperor at
Darmstadt Monday took place without
ceremony, and was of an intimate char
acter, corresponding with the traditional
friendship and family relations of both
rulers.
The fire record: Stoneware works, East
Akron, o.; loss 100000, insurance half.
Meyer Brothers pottery, at Beaver Falls,
Pa; loss 100000, fully covered; five boys
injured by falling wall, two perhaps
fatally.
Yesterdays winners: At Latonia-song
and Dance, Motilla. Ben Brown, Our
Hope, Uncle Jim. At St. Louis-Mrs.
Bramshaw, c. c. Rumrill, Pelleas, Addie
Buchanan, Bishop Reed, Tom Sayre.s At
Morris Park Qast day)-McKee, Flush
ing, Divide, Tallahassee, Duke Of Aber-
corn.
The corner stone of the hall of history,
the first of the buildings to comprise the
American university, was laid at Wash
ington yesterday afternoon in the pres
ence of a large crowd of spectators and
with interesting exercises. The ceremo-
MES were conducted by the venerable
senior bishop of the Methodist church,
Thomas M. Bowman, assisted by the OH
GERS of the district grand lodge Of Ma
sons.
Two hundred shares of Diamond Match
stock and 100 shares of New York Biscuit
stock, which had been hypothecated.
were sold by A. Fl. Muller & Son, auc-
tioneers, at the New York real estate
salesroom yesterday. The Match stock
brougt 100 and the Biscuit stock 81. Both
Iurs were taken by one purchaser. VINO
refused to give his name. 1t was SAID
that he had made the loans on the stock
ard that they were sold on his order.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
COUNCIL MEETS.
The Regular Session Last Night Was Short
but RuSinesslke.


The mayor and board of aldermen held
a regular session last night, with the fol-
lowing members present: Mayor VAN
Hoose, Aldermen Ward Harrlng ton En-
slen, Jackson, McCartin, Gillespie, Nc
knight and Jones.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved
The mayor read a number of commune
cations, one of which was in reference to
the appointment of registrars for the
coming election.
The resignation of Mr.. w. ]. Cameron
as member of the board of education,
caused by his removal from the city, was
read
The mayor announced that the road
roller had been received.
The report of the chief of police as to
the pound was read.
The report of Poll and Street Tax Col
lector Gambll was also read. as were
those of the market clerk and city engi-
neer.
The treasurer and city tax collectors
reports were also submitted. The amount
of available cash on hand was reported
as $16,143.
Mr.. Enslen, from the finance commit
tee. reported the regular budget, which
was ordered paid
Petition of A. Speaker for refundng IL
cense was referred to the mayor with
power to act.
An ordinance to regulate the sale of
certain commodities was passed The or
dlnanee regulates the sale of vegetables,
meats, etc, on the streets of the city.
Mr.. Enslen, from the street committee,
recommended that bids be asked for the
construction of sidewalk from Avenue
G. to Fifteenth avenue south, on the easa
side of Twentieth street
The board then went into executive ses-
sion, after which 1t adjourned.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Recognized as I" Dem ocrats."

Lincoln, Neb, Oct. 21.-The supreme
court this afternoon denied the applica-
ton for writ of mandamus to compel
the secretary of state to leave off of the
official ballot the names of the candi-
dates nominated at the Omaha conven-
party held October l, the secretary hav-
ing decided that he would certify to the
county clerks with the designation "dem-
ocrat.'
The supreme court has filed no opinion
as yet, but the points in the decision are
embodied in paper which was read by
Justice Norvall. The decision sustains
the secretary and admits the boiling dem
atic ticket to the ballot as "demo-
orafs',
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Harrison,s Side Show.

Borden, Ind, Oct 21.-General Harri-
sons special train entered New Albany
at 8 O'Clock this morning from Evans
vile amid a tremendous footing of
whistles and firing of cannon. The street
leading from the depot to Scribner's park
was packed with people to such a degree
that it was difficult to force way through
it for the carriages of the party. When
General Harrison appeared from the rear
of his car he was greeted with loud
cheers. 1t took time to get him to the
park and more time after he had arrived
there to force a passage through the
dense throng to the stand. The crowd
had been contributed to by Louisville
and points north, and was estimated at
from $4,000 to 10000 people.
The enthusiasm was of the intense sort
and General Harrison was given great
ovation when he appeared on the stand
and was introduced by Mr.. N. r. Depauw
General Harrison addressed himself first
to the working men, of whom the crowd
was largely composed, explaining they
were the first to suffer from a depre-
ciated dollar and that they had already
suffered enough from low tariff.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
DIsPENsARY GASES.
Their Argument Begins Somewhat onex-
pectedly in the Supreme Court.

Their Argument Begins somewhat oheAs
pectedly in the Supreme Court.
washington, Oct. 21-Somewhat unex-
pectedly to the officers of the court and to
the attorneys engaged, the argument up
on what are known as the South Caro-
lima dispensary law cases was begun In
the supreme court of the United States
today.
In the enforcement of the law the state
officials came in conflict with IeueraI
officers. which resulted in bringing the
law to the attention of the supreme court
upon some collateral questions, but the
cases at bar, thervalidity of the law, as
far as 1t relates to the seizure or liquors
imported into the state by private cltl-
zens for their own consumption Is at
stake. Liquors so imported had been
seized by the constables appointed to en-
force the dspensary law, and James
Donald. a citizen, brought suit against
four of the constables for an injunction
to restrain them from SELLING IN the III
ture any ales, wines or liquors imported
into the state himself for his personal
use and consumption. The case was filed
in the United States circuit court ana
after hearing the court granted the IN
junction asked for. From that decree the
constables appealed to the supreme eoufI
of the United States. Attorney General
w A. Barber appealed on behalf of the
consta bles in support of the law In con-
nection with the papers in the case he
submitted to the court a suggestion that
an act passed March last by the legisia-
ture of South Carolina supersedes ana
repeals part of the original dlspensary
law and he moved "That the said act be
considered by the court In the determines
ton of the appeal in this case"
Mr. J. p K. Polk appeared for Donalds
The court adjourned before he had con-
cluded his argument
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
HA! HA! Mr.. HANNA.
This Effort Stamps You as the Humorst of the
Day It's Better Than Bill
Nye's Best.

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct 21.-Chairman Hanna
of the republican national committee this
morning gave to the press the following
announcement
1.-THE manifest policy of the silver DEM
ocratfc managers in this campaign, as
set forth by their candidate for president,
shortly after his nomination, has been to
create the belief in the minds of the work.
ing men that they were being coerced by
their employers to vote contrary to their
convictions. The chairman of their ma
tional committee, Hon. James K. Jones,
has emphasized this policy in proclama-
ton in which he boldly charges the en-
poying classes of the country with hav-
ing entered into conspiracy to coerce
their employees into voting contrary to
their opinions. This is a very grave
charge and it has now assumed a form
that justifies giving ii some attention.
To coerce voter is crime against the
laws of the land, and If Messrs. Bryan
and Jones know of coercion they made
themselves aecomplices of the criminals
by not informing the proper authorities
and taking steps for prosecution. While
we consider the charge absurd, and be-
lieve that American working men and
employers are too Independent and pa
triotic either to be coerced or to coerce,
the republican national committee will
do anything in its power to protect the
working men in the free and untrammel-
ed exercise of their rights as citizens. and
will cheerfully unite with the national
democratic committee in any movement
having that object in view.
Coercion of voters is not only an I'M
American, unpatriotic and despotic usur-
patton of the rights of free citizen, but
it is a wrong that will inevitably recoil
upon its perpetrators. 1t is an arbitrary
use of power that Is in direct conflict with
the principles of our government. The
civil compact of the majority rule means
free majorities, for whose protection all
constitutional powers should be used, and
without which political victory would
be barren of results worthy of a great
party. This committee will spare no pains
to secure to every citizen. whatever his
politics, the right to cast his vote accord
ing to his convictions and to have his
vote honestly counted"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Spanish Cabinet Council.

Madrid, Oct. 21.-At a meeting of the
cabinet today the claim of the United
States government for damages for losses
sustained by Americans in consequence
of the enforcement of Captain General
Weyler's decree prohibiting the export of
tobacco from Cuba was considered, but
no decision was reached. The cabinet
adopted a resolution to send General Po-
livieja, who some time ago was men,
toned as General Weyler's possible sue
cessor, to the captain generalship of Cuba
and Brigadier General Zappino to the
Philippine islands to assist Captain Gen.
eral Blanco in the work of suppressing
the revolution there.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
At Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne Ind, Oct. H.-Democratic
Fort Wayne ended up series of politi-
cal meetings tonight by a great turnout
in honor of Mr.. Bryan. His first speech,
made to the largest audience, was given
to about 10000 people in front of the
Wayne hotel and was very brief His
remarks were received with wild enthu-
siasm. The other speeches were made to
crowded houses at Saengerbund hall and
the Princess rink. 1t had been reported
that attempts would be made to break up
the meeting and police preparations were
made accordingly but nothing of the sort
occurred
The important speech of the evening
was made at Princess rink where r. c..
Boil, federal deputy commissioner of
pensions, introduced Mr.. Bryan.
The nominee attacked j. Pierpont Nor
gan and the bond syndicate in that ad-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Annual Meeting of Georgia Southern.

Macon, Ca, Oct. 21.--The stockholders
of the Georgia Southern Railroad COM
pany held their annual meeting today and
elected a new board of directors. With
the exception of A. b. Andrews and Ben
G. Smith, the old board was reelected:
The two gentlemen named resigned,
and their places were filled by +. M Ed
wards of Boston, and r. M. Rogers of
Macon. Total value of stock represented
at the meeting was $4,000 shares The
new directory is as follows:
Samuel Spencer of New York, T. B.
Gresham of Baltimore, F. M. Edwards of
Boston. George w. Parrot of Atlanta, J.
F. Hanson of Macon, Morris Happ of
Macon, j. M. johnson of Macon, r. M.
Rogers of Macon, William c. Shaw of
Macon, T. D. Tinsley of Macon, II. p.
Smart of Savannah, A. S. Pendleton of
Yaldosta, w. A. Merriday of Pala tka.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
SPLINT COAL.
Virginia & Alabama Coal Co.
Office: 2Ol5 First Ave.
Phone 6l4.
Yard: Gath st. and Powell ave
Phone ll45.
II a
FOR THE FIRST TIME.
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Extraordinary Session of Appellate Division
of New York Supreme Court Called.
Albany. N. Y, Oct. 21.-Late this after
noon Governor Morton acceded to the re-
quest of CONGRESSMAN Benjamin l.. Fair
child's counsel and called an extraordi-
nary term of the appellate division of the
supreme court, third department., to be
held October go at 10 a. M In the court
house in Albany. The extraordinary
term is called for the speclllc purpose OF
hearing arguments on the appeal from
the decision of Justice Edwards, directing
the secretary of state to certify the name
of William L. Ward as the regular repub-
lican nominee In the sixteenth (Westehes-
teri congressional district, instead or that
of BENJAMIN l.. Fairchild, In whose favor
a ruling had been given by the secretary.
This is the first time the appellate d.
vision has been called to convene In ex-
traordinary session.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Floridians to Celebrate.

Tallahassee Fla, Oct 21.-Quite a num-
Der of prominent citizens left yesterday
on specially chartered train for Cara
belle. They went to Appalachicola to be
present at the commencement of work on
the new railroad from Carrabelle to APP
palachicola, which event Is to be cele-
brated at the latter place Thursday. The
train took a large force of hands, who will
be employed in grading and cutting the
right of way. 1t is confidently stated as
soon as connection is made between the
two sea ports the road will be extended
from this city to some point in Georgia,
probably Thomasville.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Church Workers Among Colored People.

Charleston, s. c., Oct. 21.-The first
DAVIS session of the twelfth annual con-
ference of church workers among the
coored people of America opened here
this morning. The officers chosen to pre-
side over the conference were the Rev.
Richard Bright of st. Stephens church,
Savannah, president: the Rev. George F.
Bragg, Jr., St James church, Baltimore,
secretary A number of able papers were
read during the morning and night SEES
sions In the afternoon the delegates
were rendered an excursion to Summer
vile, where they were shown over the
Pinehurst tea farm.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
SPLINT COAL.
Virginia & Alabama Coal Co.
Office: 2Ol5 First Ave.
Phone Ga.
Yard: Gath st. and Powell ave
Phone ll45.
AN OBJECT LESSON
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Which Promises to React on the Talented
Teacher.
Norfolk, Va, Oct. 21.-William Hall,
who is in charge of the Palmer and Buck
ner gold democratic headquarters in
Portsmouth, has been arrested ON the
charge of doing business without IL
cense. Mr.. Hall sold number of Mexi-
can silver dollars for so cents, they being
sold as an object lesson to prove that
the American silver dollar would only be
worth SO cents under free coinage. The
case will come to trial tomorrow morning,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
CA-SToRIA.
The FAC N
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RIOT IN FLORIDA.
Negro Mill Hands Attack the Manageable
Leader Killed.

Caryville, Fla, October 21.-Tonght
about o'clock ]. M. Criglar manager of
the Hagerman Lumber mill at Hager
station, four miles west of Chipley, be-
came engaged in row with one of his
negro hands, whereupon several negroes
drew their pistols and commenced firing
Criglar fled to an clubhouse and locked
himself in until aid could arrive from
Chipley. When the Louisville and Nash
vile train passed there tonight the negro
who melted the riot had been killed and
two other leaders fatally wounded.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
That Press Suit.

Augusta Ga, Oct. 21.-In reporting the
case of the United Press VS.. the Asso-
ciated Press before Judge Galloway. the
Associated Press has made an error. The
Associated Press moved to dismiss the
whole case on the ground that the court
has no jurisdiction, as both companies
are residents of Illinois. Judge Galloway
refused to sustain the motion, but re-
quired the United Press to amend its Pc
tition so as to be more full, and also to
strike out all prayers asking for equity,
SO as to let it be suit simply for $4,000
a-t.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22

National Flower Congress.

Asheville, N. c., Oct. H..--The national
flower congress convened here this al
ternoon at Battery Park hotel. The at
tendance was small but other delegates
are expected tomorrow. Frederick Leroy
Sergeant, instructor in botany at Har-
ward university, was elected president;
Miss Florence Cheney of South Manches-
ter, Conn, first vice president; Hon.
Frank p. Ireland of Nebraska CITY, Nep.,
second vice PRESIDENT; Edwin II. Taylor,
Asheville, N. c., secretary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Fresh bread ana candy made
daily at G. w. Cody's, 1920 to
1926 Sd avenue. N5 # 21
It was a sure winner. Schil-
linger's beer. o-2o-tf
EADS JETTIES

Threatened With Destruction Congress to
Be Mem orialized.
New Orleans, Oct. 21.-A meeting of the
board of trade was held today to consider
a call for a convention Of all the CONNER
cial bodies of this city 20 memorabilia
congress in reference toIhe threatened
destruction of the Eads jetties. A Gre
vase 5000 feet wide has gradually been
made near the mouth of the river, and it
is carrying off much of the water which
ought to pass through the jetties. 1t will
be impossible for ships of any great
draught to come into the river. The only
way out of the trouble Is to close the
crevasse, and it will require a large sum
of money. The state cannot raise the
money, and the object of the convention
is to ask congress to appropriate it.