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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
QUITE A CHANGE

On one occasion during the last session of congress Senator Tillman of South Carolina. in the course of a speech in the senate, threatened to bolt the democratic party in case it declared for the gold standard in the approaching national convention. Senator Hill replied to Till man, and in the course of his remarks made use of the following language:
 Sir, no matter what may be in store for us in the next campaign-come vic tory or defeat, come sunshine or shadow, come veal or woe-there is where I will be found again in behalf of whoever may be the democratic candidate and whatev- CT may be the national democratic plat form in the campaign. l do not expect to have my democracy strained in so do ing. l have confidence in the wisdom of the democratic masses and the democrat ic party"
 At the time the two speeches referred to were made it was the prevalent opin- ion that the party would in convention declare practically for the gold standard, and the sound money papers that have since bolted the party commended Sena- tor Hill very highly for his party fealty and scored Tillman severely for his lack of party loyalty. Many of them went so far as to assert that Tillman ought not tO De alloWeu 10 take part III tne-cOnVen- tion. Hill be it said to his everlasting credit, is standing by his declaration, but many of the newspapers and indi- viduals who indorsed 1t have bolted. They have deliberately stultified them selves by doing the very thing they praised Hill for saying he would not do and abused Tillman for threatening to do. It was in their estimation manly in Hill to proclaim that he was going to stand by his party and support it's tick ct, while it was outrageous in their es- timation for Tilman to threaten to bolt the party yet it turns out to be demo- cratic, patriotic and the very essence of loyalty in these newspapers to bolt the D6rfV
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
HAD AS WE'LL TAKE NOTICE.

Thousands of men during the past four years have been lead out of the demo- cratic party in the south on the cry that party was running the country. They were told day in and day out to abandon their old party and take up arms for reform in the ranks of the third and new party. The cry was raised that in the name of party the people were be- ing oppressed. They were told that men and parties were nothing, but measures were everything. That the necessary re- forms could not be obtained because the people had become attached to party, and for that reason went on year after year voting for men and leaders who were untrue to the people.
 Where do we find most of those lead CTS who thus preached to the people now? They are at St. Louis clamoring for their party They see, and the people see, an opportunity to procure the desired re- forms at the hands of the democracy the same reforms they were invited to leave the democratic party in pursuit of But the leaders have changed their tune, and are now ready to sacrifice every thing for the sake of party A large per cent of the fellows who have been going over the country howling, Give us free coinage. Down with party. Give us free coinage" are now in St. Louis bowling, Down with everything rather than give up our party"
 It looks now as though the leaders are going to attempt to deprive the country of financiaf and industrial reform by pre- serving their party. but in this they will not succeed. If the populite leaders now in St. Louis fail to indorse Bryan and the Chicago platform. and put out a tick ct of their own, they will return home to find themselves leaders no longer with followers. They cannot get the peo- pie. the common masses of the common people. who do the voting and want no office or leadership, to follow them after showing as plainly as they will havs
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
AT ELIZA.
Saturday Was a Gala Day for Democracy.
 It Reclaimed Coffee.

Saturday Was Gala Day for Democracy.
 It Reclaimed Coffee.
 Elba, July 20.-(Special Correspond nce)-Saturday was a gala day for de- mocracy in Coffee county. Notwith- standing the perfect deluge of rain, which began falling about o'clock, crowd estimated at 1000 to 15O0 people gathered to hear true democracy discuss ed by three distinguished Alabamians, Governor Oates Congressman Stallings and Hon. Charles R. Briclxen, democrat ic nominee for senator from this district.
 MT. Bricken started the ball to rolling by making ringing speech of nearly an hour He captured the entire crowd and made many votes for himself and the county ticket.
 Next came the governor of our state, who made a speech that only great statesmen could make. Never before was such an able argument ever heard in this county. He spoke at length to the negroes, and if indications are worth anything, his speech will gain a large number of colored voters for the demo- cratic ticket. The governor spoke about two hours, and when he concluded there was loud, continued applause.
 Chairman McGowan then announced that an intermission would be had for
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We. inc democrats of the state of Ala hama in convention assembled, declare our continued faith in the old time and honored principles of the democratic marty. and among these principles are the following; ,,,,4os o,... .e silver and gold at 16 to as the standard money of the country, without any dis crimina ton against either metal and without the consent of foreign nations, as the United States coined silver and ro,d before the republican party ob- tained control of the government and changed the coinage laws of the country Cor inc benefit of a class and to the in- fury of a great mass Of the people.
 9 The unconstitutional penalty of 10 ner centum on each issue of state bank notes by any state or hatlonai bank ought to be repealed.
 If Is our purpose to maintain govern roent in this state fair and just to all, under control of the white men of Ala bama. ,,.
 he maintained untarnished.
 Our system of public education should Ie improyed 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 he enacted under which primary cleo lions and other party proceedings for the selection of candidates may be con- ducted.
 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 ef- 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.
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shown in that event that 1t Is office and leadership and not really reform they are after.
 Ninety per cent of the populites in Ala bama are men who want the enactment of such national legislation, financial and otherwise, as will enable them to support their families and educate their children. Being men who left the democratic party in the hope of bringing about a change, they are not the men to sacrifice the pres ent opportunity simply to keep up a par ty for the qualification of the leaders of the organization.
 The populites of Alabama, in our judg- ment, are going to help elect Bryan, and the leaders had as we'll take notice and govern themselves accordingly
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
THEE CORRECT COURSE.

The Tuskaloosa Gazette nails to it's masthead the nominees of the national democratic convention. In the following editorial the Gazette speaks words of wisdom. They express the sentiments of true democrats everywhere. We heartily commend the Gazette's editorial to sound money men who are hesitating. The Gazette has proven itself a loyal democratic newspaper:
 Tn mailing to our masthead the namss of Bryan and Sewall the Gazette needs only reiterate it's statement made last week. We have believed strongly in sound money. We do now. But we also believe in letting the majority rule. We would have condemned the silver men without measure had a gold standard platform been adopted and they had bolted. That they might have done so does not now figure in the case. The democratic party has In convention as- sembled declared it's nominees and put forth it's candidates. We who are demo- crats cannot withhold our support. An other ticket no matter how pure it's plat form or candidates, would be irregular and would certainly meet with defeat. No good could result from a bolt and great deal of damage could be done.
 We of the south need to stand to- gether. We do not believe that fighting outside of the ranks can ever result in good. Let us correct our family faults inside the family home and let us present a solid front to the enemy. If for no other reason the state issue calls for united action. Fighting the national party could only hurt the state organiza- ton, and there is not a democrat living who doesn't realize the need of demo- cratic government in the state.
 "A democratic paper must stand up for the party; there is no other course. Let us. therefore. with long pull, strong pull a pull altogether give mighty hurrah for Bryan and Sewall. Here's to their good health and rousing victory"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
CAPTAIN KoLB FOR BRYAN.

MT. P. J. Moran, special correspondent of the Atlanta Constitution, now attend ing the peoples party convention at St. Louis, wired his paper Monday night that Capt Reuben F. Kolb had declared himself for Bryan and Sewall in the fol- lowing language:
 q am looking to, the future. For years we have sought to secure certain re- forms. Now that we have them within our grasp, I care not from whose hands they come, -am in favor of accepting them. The reform people have got to- gether and there is no power on earth that can keep them asunder. I am In favor of the straight tndorsement of Bryan and Sewall. We owe 1t to the common people who have brayed so much to accomplish what Is in sight. We have no right to put anything dn the way"
 Captain KoIb, as Is we'll known, is one of the Alabama delegates to the national convention of the peoples party, which assemblies in St. Louis today. From the above declaration it may be taken that he will oppose the nomination of third ticket and give his earnest support to the candidates of the democratic con- vention.
 Captain Kolb is too shrewd a politician not to know that the great mass of pop ulists in Alabama, as we'll as through out the>country, will support the nomi- nees of the Chicago convention. whatever may be the action of the St. Louis con- vention, and that the failure Of that con- vention to indorse and ratify the work of the democratic convention would re- suit in the speedy Reorganization and disintegration of the peoples party and leave those leaders who oppose such ac- ton without following or influence in their partY.
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refreshments, and everybody repaired with alacrity to the bounteous barbecue that had been spread.
 After dinner Mir Stallings spoke for two hours, and kept the crowd yelling with delight nearly all the time. This is his first appearance in our county, and every one joins in the opinion that he is the finest stump speaker in the state. Converts were made in numbers, and the names of many of our good citizens who have been following Goodwin and his gang can be furnished who say open 1y that they will vote the democratic ticket hereafter from president down to constable. Saturdays work places old Coffee back into the democratic ranks Of this there is now no doubt. When Captain Johnston's name was mentioned by the different speakers 1t always brought forth prolonged applause.
 Hurrah for Johnston and democracy! We are in the saddle, and every democrat in the county will hail with delight the arrival of election day, when the battle of the ballots is to be had!
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
GIVE US THE TIMES FROM 1865 TO
 lS72


 Just now, while some of our people are talking glibly about the inevitable ca lamity that would befall the country in the event of the election of Bryan, the following letter from D. B. Cuthbert, an expert and one of the leading financiers of the country. is of interest. It will be seen that MT. Cuthbert does not share in the opinion that following the cleo tion of Bryan the country would start at once at break-neck speed to the bow VOWS and never stop until it got there. He says the election of Bryan would re- enact the times of 1865 to 1872 That is what the silver advocates say and that is what the country wants and needs. We are glad to be able to furnish this in- dorsement of the views of the silver ad- vocates from a man high up in the finan- cial and commercial world and who is a gold standard man, but willing to admit that the silver men are right
 Personal letter by E. B. Cuthbert to his friends and customers In answer to numerous inquiries as to his views on the present situation:
 q take occasion to herewith express myself in an endeavor to call attention to the facts as they seem to exist at the present time.
 At this particular time, while the en- tire sentiment of the country seems to be influenced by the prating of a lot of politicians. it may not be out of place to coll attention to few potent facts that cannot be denied and will always exist, and which depend in themselves upon natural laws that are not to be changed or affected by legislation or the preju- dices of political parties.
 "We have at present, as shown conclu- Bxrf July 10, the greatest outlook for crops
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The Atlanta Journal comes to the supp port of the democratic ticket. Like a good democrat. the Journal resolves to remain in the party and abide the will of the majority. One by one we may ex- pect all good loyal party men and pa- pers that have been kicking to fall into line. There Is no place outside the dem ocratic party for democrats. Time and a cool. cam, sober second thought will bring them all into line. When the usual thirty days allowed after conventions in which the disappointed may kick has ex- pired the boys will I1i be ready to get to, work for the ticket.
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and Clayton are rooming together at the pop convention in St. Louis. The volume run at the head of the paper indicates that it has seen enough winters go and springtimes return to know that politics often make strange bedfellows, and you can't always vouch for the accompanying
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A Child Enjoys

the pleasant flavor, gentle action and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs when in need of a laxative, and if the father or mother be costive or bilious, the most gratifying results follow it's use; so that it is the best family remedy known and every family should have bottle.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22

On the 21st of July the Kansas City. Memphis and Birmingham railroad will sell round trip tickets to all points in Texas. Arkansas, Indian territory and Oklahoma at one fare plus $2.00 for the twenty-one days from date of sale. For further information write to
 CHAS. JONES,
 Traveling Passenger Agent.
 1914 Morris Avenue. t.,ot
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8 per dozen quarts, a pure and whole some claret; 8 per dozen pints, pure and wholesome claret.
 Southern wines, $4 per dozen quarts, S750 per dozen pints.
 We also keep full line of ports, sher- rfes and best grades of Californias growth, equal to imported wines, at rea- sonable prices. M. & A. WISE,
 No. 8, corner Morris ave. and 20th St. Mayberry 6 Watson for tie and grates
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Avoid the rush by putting in your or der for electric lights at once. 7-9-12t
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Good health with impure blood is an impossibility. Hoods Sarsaparilla in sures both.
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Brass coal hods-Mayberry & Watson. :,

You can read on your verandas by cleo. trio lights. 7-9-12t
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Floor tiling-Mayberry & Watson.
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A contemporary wonders whether or not Messrs Kolb, Bowman. Tomlinson
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Senator Don Cameron of Pennsylvania has declared himself for Bryan and Se- wall. If this thing keeps up Mckinley won't even carry Rhode Island.
 MT. Lincoln used to say that the Lord loves the poor more than he does the rich, because he made so many more of them, and for the same reason 1t can be safely said he loves the free silver people, more than the gold monometallists.
 The rank and file of the populists throughout the country are going to vote for William J. Bryan in November, no matter what some of their leaders may do to prevent 1t. They know that only by his election can the peoples cause triumph. They know further that the best of the doctrines of governmental policy for which they contend are incor- porated in the Chicago platform and per- sonified in the democratic candidates for president and vice president. They also know that unaided they would only court defeat and that cooperating with the democratic party the election of Bryan and Sewall is sure beyond question: The popullte masses are in no better humor to be betrayed by demagogues and office hunters than were the democratic masses to be cajoled and induced or coerced into adopting republican doctrines by self constituted leaders. who had repudiated the principles of the party, bartered themselves to the money power and would have sold the democratic party into republican bondage.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22

Use electric lights, and if burglars enter your house just press the button.
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Home-Seekers' Excursion.

Electric lights produce no heat. 7-q-12t
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Headouarters for California Wine.

Lead and oil-Mayberry & Watson.
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JOHNSTON AT CLAYTON.

Bicycle lamps-Mayberry & Watson.
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Tile hearths, s275-MayDerry < watson.
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TELEPHONE CALLS. ,,st.,, 1 29 All calls after o'clock D. m. should D sent to the Editorial Rooms.
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-28

easy target for Union guns, and that ar
as q corner piece. But the white so pre-
almost invisible in u strong breeze. and
| tine flag looked like a signal OF truce. To
objection, a wide. vertical bar OF red was
placed on the other edge OF the fly.
There was no mistaking this symbol,
| the features OF the old flag still remained,
the stars and the red. white and blue.
The flags OF the F'orty-ninth Georgia
and the Sixth Kentucky are types of the
Confederate battle flags of the East and
West, as they were first designed. name
~. tho mammoth blue cross with white
stars and borders on red ground.
THE FAMOUS ORPHAN BRIGADE.
The Sixth Kentucky belonged to the re-
nowned Orphan Brigade" of that State,
| a name bestowed by Gen. Breckenridge
| after the battle of Murfreesboro. Pre-
vious to the battle these men had been
referred to as orphans, because they were
eXPatriated sons of Kentucky. disfran-
ehised and disowned by their native State
freesboro they lost their leader Colonel
Hanson, the father of the brigade, who
was killed. while leading them. under the
fire of ffty-two Union cannon. a fire that
not only moved down ranks of men but
laid the trees of the forest low as with
the emitting hand of tornado. Thus
and Nature in America" cites the men
composing this brigade as illustrating
Numbering originally 5000, after three
years of service In the hardest fields OF
the West, THE Orphans" entered upon
the Atlanta series of battles only LAO
strong. During the 100 days of lighting
In retreat under Hood the ranks stIfTered
1850 wounded and deaths. Less than nifty
escaped unhurt. and only 240 remained for
duty. The remnant of the Sixth with its
nag and Colonel were captured at Jones'
boro by the Tenth Michigan. 1t was n
saying In the West that Hood abandoned
tuektans to use as breastworks.
THE COLOR GUARDS.
The color guard, which plays the chief
battle flag, numbered in the Union in
1antry regiments eight men and i'm the
Confederate twelve The color bearers
were Sergeants chosen for their iine
sold!ery appearance and records for
bravery. Usually. each guard had two.
national. The Sergeants stood side nv
side In the ranks with q color corporal
iSix Corporals, also picked men, with the
TWO Sergeants composed the Union guard)
on the right OF one and on the left OF
the other. Directly behind each of these
four marched Corporal so that when n
bearer fell there was always a hand nigh
to snatch up the staff before the banner
could touch the earth, and event which
was looked upon as an omen of evil and
blot on the escutcheon." 1t might din
when ahearer was shot, but must not
fell PROSTATE on the ground. The proud.
est boast of q regiment IL that n never
lost O. nag to the enemy: the next that
its colors never touched the earth during
battle. ''b
The position Of the color guard. whose
tunes OF the flags and defending them
to the death, was on the left of the right
center company, that Is in the exact CEN
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-28

ter of the regiment. That company wa:
known as the color company and its
members We're especially cautioned to
Look out for the colors and supply promp-
~ temporary substitutes during action
for the guards who fell Usually there
was contest for the honor OF stepping
into the dead heroes shoes, and often
the Colonel detailed recruits from "a list
made up beforehand. Sometimes he ig-
nored the claims of those on the list in
order to recognize and reward brave
deed performed on the spot
IN DEFENSE OF THE COLORS.
AS rule the volunteers were not given
TO brilliant deeds Individually Modern
methods of fighting not only do not in
vfte them. they scarcely furnish oppor-
tunties for them. But a chance to seize
an enemys flag, single handed, ofttimes
lured men to n heroic death, and Colonel
Ellsworth, the first flag martyr, had many
immitators. Rarely. however. were noble
blood and sublime courage wasted I'm
mere bravado. Heroes battled and died
for the glory and triumph of their flag,
giving to It's preservation all they had in
HE. and their last thought of death, even
while II drank their hearts blood
III the charge OH the stone wall at
fredericksburg, charge equal In every
respect to that of Pickett at Gettys-
purgh, the SiNty-ninth New York in
common with the rest TO the Irish bril-
sade. left its green tufted heroes in rows
along the fatal barricade. The color
bearer fell mortally wounded, but he had
strength left to detach the banner-the