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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-04
LOUIS ROBERTSoN'S POEM.

Robertson or San FranclSco. IL Spleb-
did sentimint and ringing lines will
be read with pleasure by every lover
of good forceful verse expressed IN
fine Anglo-Saxon. The suggestion
which called forth he poem was a
paragraph in the APPEAL on Wednes-
day last expressing the hope that the
combined navied of Great Britain and
the United Stated should call up the
Dardineils and strike a blow at Moslem
cruelties is Turkey.
The poem was written Thursday
afternoon, mailed on Friday and
reached the APPEAL GU Saturday. Mr..
Robertson paid the this journal COM
pliment of sending it here, a fact winch
the APPEAL very thoroughly appreci-
ates. The following is h. poem en-
titled "The Last Crusade"
In ancient days ere man had come to
know,
And fetter electricity and steam,
BEFORE swift railroad trains rushed to and
fro,
And when of telegraphs they did not
dream,
Peter and Hermit cried aloud, and then
All Europe sprang to arms to crush the
Saracen.
Faction and feud, and private strife and
brawl,
Were all forgotten in one common
cause;
There prince and baron, knight, and even
t~lrall,
Felt that it were dishonor then to pause,
The Moslem held the Savior's sepulchre;
And Cross with Crescent clashed, and
sword with cimeter.
All, Golden Age of Chivalry! when men
Battled for fame, and to redress the
wrong;
1t is no wonder that the poets pen
Hath made thy page the brightest one
in song;
Fountain of Glory! Theme of ricf
Romance!
LADY and trabadour, tourney, and tilt, an'
lance!
Though it may be that times englamour
ing mists
Lend golden halos to their high emprise
Still when they clashed together in tn
lists,
Or bleeding sank beneath hot foreig
skies,
They felt, at least, that they upheld tn
right,
And dying looked on Freedoms risin
light.
But we are warriors of a diferent breed,
Our dollar-deafened ears can hear tt
OF helpless thousands, who for succ
plead,
While we like recreants stand idly b
This bogus chivalry of ours doth see
Like daft, yet dignified, Quixote's doth
dream.
We are but windmill warriors, who Won
fight
The world combined; do not our thu
ders roll
From blatant journals, which procla
our might;
Columbia is patient, but her soul
Will soon revolt against this gascOna
She is no kitchen wench, like del Tobos
jade.
Think We, that she such craven king
will own?
We may anuse her, but when weakn
cries,
When the breath of every breeze is bio
The wall of thousands, if we do not
And quickly throw aside these til
spurs,
Our knighthood is a fraud, and we
blusterers.
1t NAV be that we have not yet the pc
To face alone a worlds united
Well, even so, there's one who in
Will bear the brunt, if we but be
squire;
IT'S he, the Lion Heart, Britain
knight,
Whose well tried armor clanks to b;
for the right.
His elaring eye behold 'gainst his ARA
The myriad millions of an armed VIC
And vet alone, ~undaunted, undisma
He pauseth, ere his mighty strengt
hurled
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-04
ORMSBY COUNTY SILVER
TICKET

TICKLE :.
For Assem- ynlen.
TIMOTHY DEMPSEY.
4. c. LINDSAY.
J. NJ. BENTON R,
For Sheriff and Assessor,
EDWARD Nj. REYNOLDS
County Recorder,
WALTER H. CHEDIC.
County Clerk,
FRANK G. FOLSOM.
District Attorney.
A. J. MCGOWAN.
County Commissioner, Iong Term
P. H. PETERSEN.
County Commissioner. Short Term
STEWART KELLY.
CARSON PRECINT
Justice of the Peace,
W. H. STONE.
Constable,
p Fl GJTOOIY
EMPIRE PRECINT
Justice of the Peace.
Constable.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-10-04
THE MORNING APPEAL.

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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
CLARKE CANNOT Be ELECTED
The Reluctant Conclusion of the
Evening News.
IT DECLARED FOR JOHNSTON
Believing That N : Ound Money Man Can Be
E I'D Governor
PREFERS A . socRAT ToA REPUBLICAN
The Newssa mt Favors and Shall Urge the
Nominat SofCaptan Johnston-Ap-
pealed to It's Brethren to Nom-
mate Him.
IT DECLARED FOR JOHNSTON
PREFERS A Q socRAT ToA REPUBLICAN

General Rhodes, who has had the most
abundant opportunity to understand the
condition and prospects of the democrat
ic party in Alabama, declared that he
has come to the conclusion, reluctant
conclusion" that Captain Johnston can
poll larger vote for governor than any
sound money man that could be nomi-
mated. The patriotism of Colonel Rhodes
is worthy of the imitat tion of all good
and true men who wish to save Alabama
from decay and ruin. The editorial of
the News is as follows:
Continuance of democratic control of
state affairs is the supreme desire of ev-
cry loyal party man in Alabama. A con-
test for the nomination of governor inn
perils continued democratic supremacy,
and the avoidance of a contest has been
earnestly hoped and sought for by the
great body of democrats throughout the
state.
Governor Oates was importuned by
many of the foremost democrats in Ala
bama again to become a candidates; par
ty precedent, had he desired renom!na-
tion, would have given 1t to him without
much resistance. Governor Oates de-
clined to run. Captain Johnston an
nounced his candidacy and thousands of
democrats, advocates of free silver and
advocates of sound money-the News
among the latter-appealed to their
brethren for the sake of harmony to per-
NIT Captain Johnston to have the NOM
ination without protest. This has been
denied him.
"Mr. Clarke Is an advocate of sound
money; so is the News Captain John
ston Is an advocate of free silver, a pol
icy which the News regards would be
ruinous for the United States to adopt
The financial problem. however, is a ma
tional and not a state issue. The gov
ernor of Alabama can never affect Ii,
except In the remote contingency of hav-
ing to appoint United States senat for
to fill q yancancy ana Alabama's dele
cation, II II numbered 100, instead OF %,
could not hinder, much less prevent, the
triumph of the sound money cause in
the next national democratic convention.
Other interests completely overshadow
and dwarf the financial question in Ala
bama
"Since Captain Johnston's announce
ment the News, as thoroughly and care
fully as possible, has been studying the
sentiment of the people of Alabama and
analyzng political proba Utilities, and it
has come within the last few days to the
reluctant conclusion that a sound money
democratic nominee for governor cannot
poll by many thousands as many votes
as a free silver nominee; in fact, the
News believes that a sound money nom
inee cannot be elected. So believing and
infinitely preferring, for obvious reasons,
a democratic governor. though he be
champion of free silver, to a populite or
republican governor the News favors
and shall urge the nomination of Captain
Johnston"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
let it go to the judiciary committee"

'let it go to the Judiciary committee"
Mr.. Hoar, chairman of the judiciary
committee, indicated his desire that no
such reference of the resolution should
be made, and remarked that motion had
been made to lay it on the table.
Mr.. Sherman took back his suggestion
and renewed the motion to lay the joint
resolution on the table.
Mr.. Call demanded the yeas and nays
on that motion and said that he would
be glad to hear what reasonable objection
there could be to the reference of the
joint resolution to the judiciary commit
tee.
Mr.. Sherman again yielded with the re
mark that he was perfectly willing to
have the joint resolution referred to the
judiciary committee.
That is all l ask" said Mr.. Call.
And the resolution was then referred to
the judiciary committee.
The Indian appropriation bill was then
taken up, the first sixty-five pages of it
having been already disposed of, except
as to reserved amendments.
The bill having been read in full, the
senate proceeded to act on the reserved
amendments The first of these was one
offered by Mr. Cannon, republican. of
Utah, to insert a proviso that majority
of the members of any board or commits
sion to negotiate with Indian for a sur
render of their reservations shall be ap-
pointed from the bona fide residents of
the state or territory in which the reser-
walton is located.
The amendment gave rise to a long dis
cussion. Mr.. Chiffon, democrat, of Tex
as, argued against the amendment be-
cause among other things it was an in
reference with the constitutional rights
of the president on the question of ap-
pointments.
Mr.. Cannon intimated that an argu-
ment in support of a proposition to over
step state lines should not come from
southern senator, and he criticised the
interior department for its course in re-
lation to Indian affairs.
Finally the whole committee amend
ment for the appointment of a commits
sion to negotiate with the Uncompahgre
Indians for the surrender of their reser-
walton in Utah was ruled out of the bill
on a point of order, carrying Mr.. Can
mons amendment with it.
The subject of Indian schools then
came up, Mr.. Carter. republican, of Mon
tana, moving to strike out of the clause
which appropriated 81 1861 for Indian
schools the declaration that no part of
the money shall be paid for education in
sectarian schools.
A long and interesting discussion fol-
lowed upon this motion. There was al
most a .unanimity of sentiment against
a sudden change of system from contract
schools to government schools, and there
was an almost equal unanimity in favor
of such a gradual change as would not
do injustice either to the religious socie-
ties which had established the schools
or to the Indian children who attended
them. a The matter went over, however,
without action.
A bill giving the aid of the govern
ment to trans Mississippi and in
ternational exposition at Omaha in 1898
was passed.
The senate at 5:25 o'clock adjourned
until Monday.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
CLARKE HAS LOST MOBILE.
An 0utpouring of. Citizens in
Mobile Last Night.
DOUBLED THE CLARKE MEET
DR.. Cunningham of Birmingham Spoke and
Made Fine Impression.
THE ENTHUSIASM WAS UNBOUNDED
Granting Clarke All of the Doubtful Beats,
Johnston Will Still Carry the County.
Mr.. j. @. Clarke Presided at
the Meeting.
DOUBLED THE CLARKE MEET
THE ENTHUSIASM WAS UNBouNDED

Mobile, April 1O.-(Speeial)-At the
Johnston meeting tonight 1000 people
packed the theater. J. G. Clarke. presi-
dent of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, pre-
sided.
A hundred citizens, prominent in busi-
ness and industrial circles, were named
as vice presidents. Hon. John r. Tomp-
kins of Mobile followed the president in
an able and earnest speech in favor of
Johnston. DR.. Cunningham of Jefferson
followed. He made a fine impression.
There was constant applause and great
enthusiasm. His handling of the cur
rency question made many converts.
This is the largest meeting that has
been held in Mobile for many years, and
twice as large as the Clarke meeting of
last week. Mobile county is claimed by
both, but the Indications all favor john
ston If the county does as we'll as the
city, 1t is conceded that Johnston will
carry the Second, Third, Fifth and Sixth
wards. The Fourth, Eighth and First
are very close, but probably for Clarke.
The Johnston men expect thirty dele
gates from the county precincts. This
would give the county to Johnston after
conceding everything doubtful. You
may put Mobile in the Johnston column.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
but that Captain Johnston will carry

but that Captain Johnston will carry
Jefferson county and be nominated.
John w. ONeil-There is not the least
doubt but that Johnston will carry the
county.
John Ward-Of course, Johnston will
carry the county! The Clarke people
really don't expect anything else.
l. w. T. Robinson--Jefferso county will
roll up a healthy majority for our home
man-Captain Johnston.
Y. p. Newman-Johnston will carry the
county in walk Every day l come in
contact with great many country peo-
pie, and have not met Clarke man
among them yet
]. B. Marshall-Tve written to all my
south Alabama friends to stand pat"
and that we've got them on the run in
Jefferson county, gol darn 'em.
W. L. Howard-I don't think that Cap
tain Johnston will carry the county,
know it.
H. C. Miller-It's an easy thing. 1
don't think Clarke has any chance at all
large.
Paul Gilardoni-Jefferson county and
the state will not go back on our Captain
Joe.
w. K. Saulsbury-Johnston is the win
ner in the state and county
s. w. Jones-It's> easy for Johnston.
j. A. Allen-Of course Johnston will
carry the county. as we'll as the state.
H T. Bridewell-Johnston will get the
nomination by large majority.
Morris Loveman (empha tically)-Jef
ferson for Johnston, easy.
j. M. Gillespe-We will defeat them.
Johnston will be our next governor.
NJ v Henry-The Clarke people know
that Johnston will get the nomination.
John c. Carmi chael-There is no doubt
about Jefferson for Johnston.
M. M. Ullman-Johnston has the coun-
ty certain.
]. H. Stillman-Certainly, Johnston will
sweep everything.
j. #. b. Jackson feel confident that
Johnston will carry the county, as well
as the state.
G. e. Esteve--Jefferson will go for
Johnston in walk
j. H. neutrality-suspicious. will be
the next governor
N. L. Miller-Jefferson is all right for
Johnston.
Al. OKeefe-Johnston is sure win
ner in the county, as well as the state.
w. B. observation-disclosures will carry
the county and the state by a good ma
jority.
Alex May-Johnston's nomination is
certainty.
D. R. Copeland-Johnston will carry
the county by a splendid majority.
Paul Green-I don't think there is the
least doubt about Johnston's nominations
J. H. Trice-Johnston will carry Jeffer-
son with ease.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
Rally at Behrena, Park.

At Behrens park last evening a most
enthusiastic and inspiriting Johnston raj
ly was held. Fully 200 men, and represent
ative men, from the rolling mill were in
attendance. They testified their advoca-
cy and zeal for Johnston. and the silver
cause by continuous and prolonged ap-
plause. Clarke had rival rally at Con-
cordia hall. By actual count only thirty
eight men were present, and many of
these appla uded whenever Captain john
ston's name was mentioned.
Mr.. Hans REG made a clean cut and
an honest appeal for Johnston and free
silver Mr.. r. l.. Thornton followed with
a magnificent and stirring speech, which
clearly and evidently told. Mr.. Emil Les
ser spoke for his home man, and ably
pleaded his cause.
The meeting was unanimously voted
an overwhelming success.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
Avondale Is All Right.

There was grand Johnston and free
silver rally at Avondale last night.
Captain Burk and Hon. Sam Will John
addressed the citizens in McDanieTs hall.
1t was the most enthusiastic meeting
that has been held in Avondale in years.
In fact 1t was a regular BOOM" The
speeches were directed in the main to
local issues, and the commissary check
system and blacklisting were ventilated
In all their colors. The speakers were ap-
plauded from start to finish and the
effect was a grand reunion of democrats,
several of whom had strayed from the
fold, and today will witness the old time
democracy voting almost solidly for Joe
Johnston and free silver
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
OREGON FOR SILVER.
By Vote of 90 to ID the Goldbues We
Showed Under.

By a Vote of 90 to l5 the Goldbugs Were
Showed Under.
Portland, Ore, April 10.-By vote of
Is to 80 the delegates to the state demo-
cratic convention yesterday adopted a
free silver plank. notwithstanding the
opposition manifested by the sound
money men at last nights meeting, free
silver delegates to the national conven-
tion were elected. The Multonomah
county delegation, supposed to be pretty
evenly divided on the financial question,
in voting for their men stood twenty-four
for sound money, eleven for silver and
one straddler. Six of the delegates,
pledged for silver voted for Benron Kill
lin one of the most pronounced sound
money men in the convention. After the
selection of the national delegates an
adjournment was taken until today to
complete the business.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
YORK STATION.
Mr.. Pitts Made N o Converts "A Bet of 8 to
l on Johnston Offered.

York Station, April 1O.-(Special 1.-The
Hon. p. III. Pitts of Selma, Ala, spoke
here day before yesterday in the interest
of Mr. Clarke and the single gold stand
ard. There were present seventy men
and boys and few negroes. Mr.. Pitts,
best of his bad case possible He made
no converts. There was no larger crowd
of people here than heard Mr.. Bank
head, yet yesterday was beautiful sum
shiny day. while it rained the whole day
Mr.. Bankhead spoke. Several of the
country voters left. would not stay to
hear Mr.. Pitts preach such doctrine; yet
he advocated the throwing down of the
bars. At the conclusion of his argument
a gentleman offered to bet to on john
ston with no takers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
ATHEN s.

A Clarke Leader Comedies Large Gain in
North Alabama for Johnston.
Athens, April 10, 240 p. m-(Special)-
Limestone solid for Johnston. The chief
Clarke leader, William Thomas Sanders,
unsolicited admitted to me at noon that
Captain Johnston's gain in north Ala
bama over his race with Colonel Oates
would be twenty-five delegates. In a
number of our country beats enough
Clarke men can't be found to run as dele
gates and committeeman.
REN T., ALLEN
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
TROY.

The County Absolutely Certain for John
ston-Will Probably Garry Every Beat
Troy, April 10.-tSpeciaL)- are
fifteen beats in this county. Thirteen of
them are virtually solid for Johnston.
Clarke only has fighting chance in two
beats, Troy and Brundidge. We expect
to carry both of them for Johnston, and
really believe that there will not be a
Clarke delegate in the county conven-
ton Should Clarke carry both Troy and
Brundidge Johnston will then beat him
three to one. Pike-is absolutely certain
for Johnston.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
col. John A. Cockerill Dies Suddenly.

New York, April 10---A special cable
gram to the Evening Telegram, from
Cairo, says: Col. John. A. Cockerill, the
well-known newspaper correspondent,
died of apoplexy at six. minutes past 10
O'Clock Colonel Cockeril1 recently arrived
in Cairo from Japan where he had spent
considerable time as the correspondent
senting the same paper In Cairo
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
2 TO I FOR JOHNSTON.
The Election Was Called Day Ahead of Time
on Account Of PopuIite Convention
interfering.

Rockford via Goodwater. April TO-
(Special)-On account of the populist
convention being held here tomorrow, the
democratic primary was, by the execu-
tive committee. called for today, and re-
suited in more than 2 to l for Johnston.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
DADEVIlLE.
Tallapoosa Is All Right-It Will Be in the
Johnston Column.

Dadeville, April 10.-(Special)-There is
no longer room for doubt about Talla-
poosa county. 1t is certain for the JEFF
ferson county candidate. The hasty re-
assembling of the committee to try to
save the county to Clarke only put the
Johnston men to work in dead earnest.
I will be able to telegraph you tomorrow
night that Tallapoosa has taken her
place in the Johnston column.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
LIVINGSTON.
Sumter County All Right Will Be Solid
for Johnston at Montgomery.

Sumter county AII HIRHI- w III De bOIIu
for Johnston at Montgomery.
Livingston, April 10.-(Special)-John
ston's leaders here say that even should
Gainesville and Warsaw beats prorate.
and giving Clarke every doubtful beat,
the convention would then stand at least
60 for Johnston to "a for Clarke, and
they intend to send ten Johnston dele
gates to the state convention. If Gaines
VILE and Warsaw do not prorate the con-
vention will stand Johnston 20, Clarke "a.
You can rely on this county's sending a
solid Johnston delegation to the eonven-
ton at Montgomery.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
SCOTT BUTLER CAPTURED.
The Notorious Moonshiner Unable to Make


Florence, April 10.-(SpeciaL)- )-Scott
Butler, the notorious moonshiner, who
was captured in Lawrence county last
week. was taken to Huntsville today to
stand trial. Since MS arrest IT developes
that there are half a dozen warrants
out for Butler for Illicit distiling In as
many different places. He was unable
to make bond of $2500
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
sneakine at Pratt City.

large number of citizens Of Pratt
City listened last night to speeches from
John e. Miles, John Kelso and others.
Mr. Miles spoke for himself as candi-
date for the legislature and in the inter-
est of Captain Johnston. Mr.. Kelso ad-
vocated the candidacy of Captain O'Bri-
en- for sheriff.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
LAFAYETTE

And So Is Chambers for Johnston About
to1.
Lafayette, April 10.-(Special.) )-Sev-
enty-five will be the number of delegates
in our county convention. My judgment
is that at least fifty of them will favor
Captain Johnston for governor. The
county Is safe for Johnston.
A. ]. DRIVER.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
UNION SPRINGS.
Old Bullock Is Also Going to Join the John
ston Legions-Absolutely Certain.

Old BULLOCK Is ALSO 0olnB TO y OH tno y JILL
ston Legions-AbsolutelyC Certain.
Union Springs, April 10.-(Special)-It
is reported here that the Birmingham
Evening News claims Bullock for Clarke.
Mr.. Clarke's friends here have given up
all hope, and none of them will put up d
nickel that Clarke will have even one
third of the county convention. We con-
cede him one beat-Midway-and one
other beat, Suspension, is doubtful. john
ston will have three-fourths of the coun-
ty convention, and there are dollars to
back up our claims.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
pRArrvII.LE.

They Concede the County and Are Asking
for Pro Rate.
Prattville, April 10.-(Special.)--Th
Clarke men in this tAutauga) county
concede the county to Johnston, and ara
trying to get the Johnston men to give
them a prorate, but the delegation Will
go to Montgomery solid for Johnston.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
TRAGEDY AT ALICE MINES.
Negro Shot and Killed by Smith Bros Washer
Foreman.

News reached the city yesterday after
noon of a killing at Alice mines on the
Birmingham Mineral, about eight miles
from the city.
Mr.. Barton, the foreman in charge of
the washer of Smith Brcs., was doing
some work, so 1t is reported, and a ne
gro got in the way. He asked the negro
to step out of the way and the latter
began cursing him, at the same time
stepping to pile of ore and picking up
a piece to hit him. Then Mr.. Barton pull
ed his pistol fired and killed the negro.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
ROCKFORD.

Out of 11S Delegates Johnston Will Have
7o-The County Will Go for Him.
Rockford. April 10-(Special.)- 1.-The
democratic convention of Coosa county
will be composed of 11S delegates. This
is about the same number that constitut-
ed the convention in 1894, when Governor
Oates had over 100 majority. A conser-
vative estimate at this writing gives
Johnston 70, Clarke AS.
FELIX J.. SMITH.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
THoMAsvILLE.

Clarke County Doubtful-Can't Tell How
1t Win Go.
Thomasville. April s.-tSpeciak)-It is
impossible to tell how this county will go
for governor. There viii be 112 delegates
TO the county convention. The county
will be close. The Johnston and Clarke
men are doing their best.
A. B. SUITS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
MONTGOMERY.

Drawing Everything to Hfm-Refuae to
Back Him.
Montgomery, April 10. 4 p. m.--(Spe-
cial.)-The red-headed magnet of Jeffer-
son is drawing everything to his sup
port Clarke's friends refuse to back
their man at any odds.