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Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
PAWNBRoKER IN TROUBLE.
Mort Golden Is Charged With the Murder of Annia Rock.

New York, Aug. 5.-Mort Golden, a pawnbroker of Macon, Ga, was arrested shortly after midnight by the police of East Twenty-second Street station on suspicion of being the murderer of Annie Book, who was found dead with her first street yesterday morning. The po- oner, but say they have witnesses to prove that he was seen In the company of the woman at 12:30 o'clock yesterday morning. Golden was arrested in cheap Bowery hotel on information fur nished by a friend of the murdered wom- an, whose name Is Mrs. Rosa Schwartz. The latter told the police that Golden was an old lover of Mrs. Book and that the murdered woman had told her on sev- eral occasions that she feared sooner or later that Golden would kill her, as he had on more than one occasion threat ened to take her life. Golden has re- gently returned from Macon, where he had spent a number of months. and the police say that since his return he has spent the greater part of his time In tho Book woman's company.
 Later.--Go1den was arraigned this morning before Magistrate Kudlich, when officers testified that Police Cap tain Smith had investigated the case and that he was convinced that the prisonef at the time of the murder was on the train coming from Macon to this place, On this evidence and there being noth. ing to connect defendant with the mur- der he was discharged.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
| SOUND MONEY CONFERENCE Headquarters Moved From Chi
 cago to Indianapolis. DELEGATESWlLL BE ON HAND From Thirty-Six States, So Say the Managers.
 Opinion Divided. HOT TIMES WITH MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS Florida Populites Want Watson Put Up With Bryan-Anarchistic Howl ing-Texas Pops Have It. Political Gossip.
HOT TIMES WITHMlcHleAN REPUBLICANS

Chicago, Aug. 5.-The national head quarters of the "sound money" democ- racy were transferred tonight from the Palmer house, and will be opened in In- dianapolis tomorrow for the conference of the provisional national committee, which is to decide the question of calling convention to adopt a new platform and nominate presidential ticket. Ihe declaration of Bourke Cockfan agains. g; another ticket and the silence or Presi- dent Cleveland and his cabinet nave tended to create a divided sentiment as to the adyisability of making anolnet nomination.. and the opinion oi Iooai leaders of the movement IS that there is no certainty of the represehta;uunVtts ..,;u te et thirty-six or more states who Will pe d. Indianapolis joining unanimously III n call for a national convention Wnlcn wiii Include a nomination for president anu vice president. x., ,,,,nois
 Senator John M Palmer me liailio,e as the state executive committee; Ex-MayoI 1 [ Hopkins of Chicago and Judge Hopt.s will go to Indianapolis from tnls state'
 Hon. Allen c. McDermott of Beimar, N. J., who made a valiant hght TOT gnu ia, the Chicago convention, wrote tiis nommittee that he thoroughly supported fhe movement, and that New Jersey would be fully represented at the c coIlel enee. adding that New Jerseys electoral vote would not be for Bryan.
 Ex-Congressman D. c. Venapie or ie tersburg, Va, and Joseph Bryan, propri- etor of the Richmond Times, have peen appointed committeeman from virginia to attend the Indianapolis conferences.
 William J. Curtis of Jersey City tele- graphed that the sound money oeIno- crats of New Jersey would have a meet. ing in that city Friday, which would put itself in communication by wire with the Indianapolis conference.
 Richard w. Knott of the Louisvllle Post sent a dispatch today that Generai Buckner and strong delegation would accompany Kentucky's representatives..
 Henry s. Robbins, the Illinois memper of the national executive committee, Wno Yas been in charge of the work most or .he time since the auditorium -confefehee,' was compelled on account of overwork to abandon his intention of going to Indian apolis and left tonight for an eastern re- sort.
 .The committee has been advised that Georgia, Vermont, Maine, Maryland and New Jersey will be represented at Indian apolis, although the committeeman rom those states have either not been named yet or their names have not been for-' warded to headquarters. At least thirty six states are counted on to be at the meeting.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06

state convention was called to order promptly at 10 o'clock this morning by Stump" Ashby, the state chairman. The morning was spent chiefly in speech making, the various committees on or ganization, credentials, etc, being ap- pointed. MT. Burney of Kern county was elected temporary chairman and MT. Galloway of Nevarro secretary. What ever the wishes of the leaders may be as regards the fusion scheme the leaders will have a hard time carrying it through, and evidently will do all they can to hold the matter down in the con- vention. It is very probable that the platform committee will publish a very phenomenal platform tonight, and at the present rate the convention is going it is likely to last until Saturday night.
 Just before the convention was called to order an enthusiastic delegate pa- raded the hall with the famous middle of the road'' banner. This was the sig nal for wild demonstration, lasting sev- eral minutes, and showed conclusively that the convention is in harmony with their St. Louis delegation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
Johns Will Go to the Black Belt With
 10000 and to Spare.
All Returns Indicate That "Leing Down the Bars" Has Been the Greatest Stroke of Genius Latter
 Day PoticsThe Returns.

Joseph Forney Johnston will go to the black belt with at least 10000 majority This will forever and effectually silence the cry of fraud.
 The election has been full of surprises, and this issue of the State Herald con- tains its quota Fayette county, for in stance, aligns herself in the democratic column after an absence of twelve years. Welcome to you, sister!
 And there is Talladega. Tn the fullness of it's charity the State Herald conceded this county to Goodwin Tuesday morn- ing, but later returns show that the dem ocratic nominee for governor has carried the county by majority of three. Good for gallant Sid Bowie.
 The tabulated statement presented in the State Herald this morning is neces- sarily incomplete. The "horse mails" are not in, but the indications are that all returns will be favorable to Johnston.
 The legislature will be democratic by a working majority and to spare. More over it will be in entire sympathy with the chief executive.
 The rooms of the democratic campaign committee in this city yesterday pre- sented a busy scene. Callers were nu- merous, and, in addition to furnishing election data, were busy packing effects and preparing to go home. Their work had been done, and well done, and the triumph of the democratic ticket, largely due to their labors, was assured.
 The State Herald would be remiss in its duty as democratic journal if 1t did not pay tribute to Hon. John B. Knox and his zealous and loyal assistant, MT. Nathan l.. Miller. MT. Knox has exhibit ed executive ability of rare order But
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
GOVERNOR STONE OF MISSOURI May Make the Notification Speech at Madt
 son Square Garden.


 New York, Aug. 5.-rhere were signs o1 excitement around democratic headquar- ters at the Hotel Bartholdi this morning over the expected arrival of Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas, the chairr man of the democratic national commit- tee. Senator Jones arrived In the city at 9 o'clock this morning and was met at t e station by Treasurer William F. St. John. The two men drove to the Fifth Avenue hotel, where Senator Jones en- gagged room.
 Senator Jones' when seen little later by reporter, stated that the object Of his visit to New York was simply to make arrangements for the big notifica- ton meeting at Madison Square garden. Senator Jones again denied the stateI ment, republished this morning, that he had said in an interview that Bryan would not accept the populistic nomina- tion and that the southern populists would go with the negroes, where they belonged
 When asked if he would reply to the letter of Thomas b. Watson, populist candidate for vice president, published this morning, Senator Jones said he would not, as the communication was based on an erroneous supposition.
 Senator Jones also stated that in all probability Governor Stone of Missouri would deliver the notification address and that he himself would likely call the meeting to order. The senator expected to depart for Washington again this aft ernoon when he had completed his talk with Treasurer St, John.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
AuIAuGA.

Statesville, Aug. 5.-(Special) l)-Autau- ga elects her entire democratic county ticket by majority of over 400. This box gives 122 for Johnston and none for Goodwin. Mulberry, Johnston 91, Good wyn 4; Days Bend, 57, all for Johnston. Milton and Bethel for Johnston by hand some majorities This represents the vote of west Autauqua, which indicates majority in the county for Johnston of over 400. Our neighboring beat of Burns vile. Dallas county, gives Johnston, Burns and democracy over 300 majority.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
ETOWAH.

Gadsden, Aug. 5.-(Special)- 1.-The cleo tion passed off quietly and hard fought battle in Etowah has been ended. All re- turns were in last night and resulted in a majority of 45 for Goodwin, a demo- cratic gain of 517 over 1894. Beeson, pop ulist, was elected to the legislature by 267 majority. The democrats elected the treasurer, superintendent of education and one commissioner. The pops cap tured the remainder of the ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
IALADEGA.

Childersburg, Aug. 5.-(Special.) )-You give the majority of the county ticket of this beat at 50. It should be 150.
 Talladega, Aug. 5.-(Special)-Bro for representative and Dickinson for treasurer are certainly elected by safe majority. Johnston, with all beats heard from, apparently leads Goodwin by 8 votes. The official count can only deter mine who are elected ito either office.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
Prohibitionist Nominees.

Concord, N. H., Aug. 5.-The prohibit tionists nominated the following:
 For governor, John c. Berry of Ply mouth.
 For member of congress, First district, H. b. Brown; Second district Allen w. Work.
 Nominations for the remaining officers were referred to the state committee with full power.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
Brazil Owns Trinidad.

Lisbon, Aug. 5.--Newspapers here de- clare that Great Britian has recognized Brazil as the owner of the Isle of Tri1. idad, off the coast of Brazil. which Great Britian recently took possession of as a landing station for a telegraph cable. The seizure of the island called forth en- ergetic protests from Brazil, which. ac- cording to some papers here, have resules ed In England withdrawing her pretenr sions to sovereignty of the island.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
PIKE.
Rr,1ndidre

Brundidge, Aug. 5.-(Special) )-Impos- from Pike county. This Dixon's) beats vote is 436 Goodwyn's majority Is 46. The county has gone for Goodwin. The probability is that Ballard, tax collector, is the only democrat elected in county election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
Mott at Raleigh.

Raleigh, N. C., Aug. 5.-Dr. J.-J. Mott ex-chairman of the national silver party, is here. He is an earnest supporter of fusion of the democrats and populists and has entirely cut loose from the re- publican party. He insisted that fusion of the democrats and populists in North Carolina on the state ticket is a necessi- ty and considers 1t certain to come. The populists are vehemently protesting against any fusion. It looks as if 1t will not be consummated.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
The Armenian Patriarch Resigns.

ConstantinopIe, Aug. b.-Mathew Izmir- Han, the Armenian patriarch has re- signed and the sultan has accepted his resignation. Since the Armenian massa- cres there has been continued conflict between the porte and the patriarchate, and it has been repeatedly stated that there was government conspiracy to force him to retire from his office.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
FAYETTE.

turns are in and Fayette county has gone democratic by a majority of 25 for John ston and the entire ticket. This is the first time in twelve years that Fayette has gone democratic.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
An Ill-Fated Church.

struck the Bohemian Catholic church
 just at the close of mass at o'clock this morning, instantly killing Mrs. Joseph Zepyra, widow. and injuring three oth-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
Struck Georgia. Too.

Atlanta, Aug 5.-The state populist convention meets here tomorrow. A strong movement was set on foot a few days ago to fuse with the prohibitionists by giving them the nominee for gov ernor. At a caucus held tonight the fu sionists were defeated in their plans to name the governor, but the attorney gem eralship was offered to them. Instead of Dr. Gambrell, the prohibitionist for gov ernor, the rank and file seem to be for Judge J. K Hines, who was defeated two years ago. It Is said that Hines will decline and then William Peek or Yancey Carter will probably be nominated. Peek is middle of the road" man.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
Not Losing Any ,laep.

Charleston, W. Va, Aug 5.-Postmas- ter General Wilson has decided not to take any part in the coming campaign. He will sail for Europe on October 12 and will remain for about two months. He will be accompanied by his wife.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
A SPANISH UPRISING Heavy Taxes Causing Many
 Disturbances, WHICH ARE GROWING Stores of Arms Have Been Discovered d-Sev
 ,ra'A"ssts' BtRNARD0.S ToULED0 IN COMMAND ota BapS Insurgents-He Was oncs . stp g at of Medicine in New York.
 mpromising Letters Found. fY Fighting in Cuba.
 
BERNARDO. $ TouLEDo IN COMMAND

London Aug. 5.-A dispatch from Mad- rid to the Central News represents the tax riots in the province of Valencia as serious republican uprisings. The leader of the insurrectionists, Bernado Touledo. was at one time a student of medicine in New York city, and his brother is now iii command of band of insurgents in Cut ba. Among the persons taken into cus- tody in connection with the disturbances is one who had in his possession when ar, rested number of compromising lette@. some from Buenos Ayres and others from the United States. Stores of arms have been discovered in two places, and sever, al arrests have been made in Mad1 rid,s where extraordinary precautions have been taken to prevent atf uprising. It is suspected by the authorities that conspiracies exist in Gerona and Saragossa The ant-pro- testant feeling among the populace, the dispa tch says, is spreading and is es- pecially strong against Americans, who are suspected of promoting the agitation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
Bryan w ont Talk.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 5.--Mr. Bryan re- ceived yesterday large number of inyi- tations to deliver speeches along his route to New York. He has replied in each instance that while he will be glad bled at places where the train may stop, he does not desire to make any speeches until after the notification meeting
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
TALlAPOOSA.

Dadeville, Aug. 5.-(Special)- wyn's majority in this county is 204. The democrats are hopeful of getting some of the county officers
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
Blocton's First Bale.

BIocton, Aug 5.--fSpecial )-Blocton re- ceived her first bale of cotton today It was raised by Mir. w. ". Yeager of liar risburg and was bought by H. c. & W. B. Reynolds at cents Q pound.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06

returns from Marengo county give Good wyn 1347, Johnston 3123; Johnston's ma- jority 1776 The entire state and county democratic ticket is victorious by sweep ing majorities.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
MONROE.

Monroeville, Aug. -(Special)-John- ston and Hubbard carry Monroe by 800 majority. sUFe ts
 Evergreen, Aug. 5.-(Special )-Monroe gives Johnston 1264, Goodwin 329; Hib- bard for the legislature 1155 Mayson 393.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06

New York. Aug. 5.-Hon. Joseph F. Johnston. Birmingham, Ala: Accept congratulations. Your splendid victory presages victory in November.
 B. F. SAWYER.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06


 mittee.
 better than his genius has been his loy- atty to Captain Johnston and the party. MT. Miller brought to the discharge of his duties the ripe experience which he had acquired as clerk of one Of the most important courts in Alabama. He re- duced all the details of the campaign to system and early won the confidence and esteem of the committee. In all proba- bility he will be elected to fill the va Thomas H. Clark, which is explained in the following correspondence:
 Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 1. Hon. John B. Knox, Chairman, Etc, Bir- mingham, Ala Dear Sir: I hereby resign the office of secretary of the democratic campaign committee and secretary of the state democratic executive committee. Yours truly, THOMAS H. CLARK.
 Montgomery. Ala, Aug. 4. enclose you my formal resignation v,nt to get out as quietly and unob- trusvely as possible. feel constrained to go with the sound money democratic movement. I am entirely conscientious in this, and all can hope for in leaving those I have been with so long is that they should believe I am distressed to have been impeiled to take this step. heartily congratulate you on the great victory. T. H. CLARK. To the above Chairman Knox replied
 
 Birmingham, Ala. Aug. 5. Thomas H. Clark, Montgomery, Ala: Yours of August 4. handing in your resignation as secretary of the commit fee, received. I shall probably call the committee together at an early date to consider the complica tions which have arisen in the Eighth district, and at that time will submit your resignation.
 I regret very much that you have felt z constrained to separate yourself from the party, but am sure you do so from en- tirely cons centious motives. My opinion is, you are making great mistake; put of course every one must act on ms own Judgment in these matters
 Assuring you of my continued conn- dence in and regard for you, l am. very truly, your friend, JOHN B. KNOX.
 Here It Is.
 Frank Baltzell, secretary of the fusion campaign committee, has issued the fol- lowing statement:
 ''The election last Monday was charac- terized by frauds more widespread than in any previous elections in the black belt, in defiance of law and contempt for the opposition, which the law required to be recognized by from three to ten representatives at every poll.
 In Montgomery. at the court house poll, an illitefate suspected his ticket was wrongly marked showed it to a sfriend to decide and the fact was developed
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
Americans Imprisoned.

Havana, Aug. 5.-United States Con- sul General Lee has resumed his efforts to secure the transfer of the men caps tured on the filibustering schooner Conn petitor to better quarters than those they now occupy. Several of the prisoners are i'll and have requested that they be supplied with food of better quality than they have heretofore been given. The consul general proposes that the friends of the prisoners in the United States be allowed to contribute funds with which to procure necessities for the imprisoned men.
 Fulgencio Sanchez Orrihuilla and Pe- dro Ofarrill were shot at Matanzas to- day, they having been convicted of the crimes of incendiarism and rebellion.
 Colonel Arceses reports a hot fight be- tween his command and a party of 300 insurgents at Cuchillas de Cagunia, near Baracoa. The battle lasted five hours and was ended by bayonet charge by the troops, which resulted in the capture of the rebels stronghold. The insurgents lost eight killed and the Spaniards three lieutenants and nine privates wounded,
 General Ochando, chief of the captain generals staff, will sail for Spain on Saturday on sick leave.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
LOWNpES.

Letohatchie, Aug. 5.-fSpecial) )-Latest returns fixes Johnston's plurality at over 4000.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06

Blue Ridge Springs, Va, Aug. 5.-Gov Joseph F. Johnston, Birmingham, Ala. Congratulations.
 JOHN S., NORTHINGTON.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
Anarchy in Florida.

Ocala, Fla, Aug. 5.-The populist state convention met here at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Professor Borden was made chairman and the various committees appointed. While waiting for commit tees to report speeches were made by several delegates advocating a middle of the road policy. They said the populists would accept Bryan if he would accept Watson. If not they favored pulling down Bryan and putting up Watson. Peterson of Duval county made a sensa- tional speech He said Duval sent no more delegates because they did not have the money to come. This was be- cause the country did not have a proper money medium. He said he would have bread if honest labor could buy 1t, if not he would go for it with a shotgun. No country could exist where willing hands could not find bread. The existing money system was the cause of this terrible state of affairs. He was tired of hear ing thirty years after the war that it was sectional to namo a southern man for president or vice president. He said If the populists kept growing during the next four years as they have in the past four they would bust up both parties.
 At o'clock, committees not being ready to report, the convention adjourn ed until tomorrow. There are about 200 delegates in attendance, and a large ma Jority are middle of the roaders."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06

Montgomery, Aug. 4.-Hon. Joseph F. Johnston, Birmingham, Ala: Congrat- ulations to you, the state and the democ- racy of the entire county.
 w. s. BLOOMINGTON.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
MADISON

Huntsville, Aug 5.-(Special.) 1.-The counting of the Huntsville box was fin-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
Congratulatory TeIegrams Continue to SheW- CT Upon Captain Johnston-The Coun-
 try Is Delighted

Following are more of the telegrams which have been showering upon Cap tain Johnston since the news of his cleo tion was told by the wires:
 Hutchinson Ks, Aug. 4.-Capt Joseph F. Johnston, Birmingham, Ala: The de- mocracy of the state of Kansas in con- vention assembled have received with de- light the news of the splendid victory in the state of Alabama, and we take pleas ure in sending greetings, assuring you of thorough victory for Bryan in Kansas in the coming election.
 w. H. l.. PEPPERELL,
 sles Secretary
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06

Fort Smith, Ark, Aug. 4-Mrs. Joseph F. Johnston, South Highlands. Birming- ham, Ala: Congratulations to you and your 50,000 majority governor-elect
 MIR. AND MRS. BEDELL.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-06
Vote by Counties s
Johnston's Goodwyn's Majority. Majority.

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