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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
JOHNSTON IN DeEAIB.
A Fuller Account of That Meeting-Points
 of His Speech.

of His Speech.
 Fort Payne, July N.-(Special Core e.)-Today was a big day for the democracy of old DeKalb. If any one doubted that the democratic party is largely in the majority in this county, that person had an opportunity to have doubt dispelled when he saw the great crowd, numbering between 15O0 or 2Ooo,or honest tillers of the soil assembled upon the top of Sand mountain to near the principles of democracy discussed by our distinguished Captain Johnston; also to yell their indorsement of what he had to say about the democracy in the coming campaign. The success of the meeting is largely due to his loyal support or the grand old principles of democratic doc trine; also to the management or the executive committee in having so thor oughly announced and advertised the coming event. Notwithstanding the 1n- tense heat, the crowds came early ana late. The coming of Captain Johnston was signaled by Dixie" played by Fort Paynes military band, and did a great deal to add enthusiasm to the already en- thusiastic audience.
 The captain was escorted to the stand by Hon. W. T. Fuller, DeKa1b's efficient circuit court clerk, together with a host of admiring friends. When he appeared upon the stand the enthusiasm again broke loose, and like the distant thunder as it rolls through the forest before an approaching storm, men yelled and wom- en waved handkerchiefs.
 The Marshall county string band was on the scene, and played Dixie just be- fore Captain Johnston was introduced.
 In glowing and eloquent words w. W. Haralson introduced the speaker. At this moment the enthusiasm broke forth again. The captain had no more than uttered half dozen sentences till the th1Gf off a n broke forth in thunderous tones and the famous Dixie" again aroused the audi ence. The captain was heard to remark, God bless you, boys, I've heard that be- fore" addressing himself to some old Confederate soldiers. It was fully fif- teen minutes before he could continue his remarks. s I
 He spoke for over two hours, the im- mense mass of humanity not moving un- til adjournment. In the main he confined himself to free silver, as advocated in the Chicago platform, which he is ably advocating and defending. The injustice of the seating of the negro Murray over Captain Elliott, the old Confederate sol dler, he said, was disgrace, and in strong terms cordemned it. He is con both in state and national elections, but urged the voters to be on guard.
 It was indeed a great speech. Lack of space prevents giving it in full. The meeting was a. grand success. The de- mocracy came out to hear the issues dis cussed and they heard them. That meet ing means much for the party. The en- thusiasm was greater than has been mo- ticed since the war. It means that de- mocracy in old DeKalb is in the saddle and riding on to a glorious victory.
 The present outlook is that the whole democratic ticket in this county will be elected
 Governor Oates speaks at Lebanon to- morrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
IN EpoWAH.
Howard Indorses G ood wyn's Vote for Mur-
 ray-Senator Pugh's Great Speech.

Howard Indorses G ood Ryn's Vote for Mur- ray-Senator Pugh's Great Speech. Gadsden, July 2S.-(Special Correspond ence.)-Congressma M. w. Howard of the Seventh Congressional district spoke at the court house here yesterday to about $50 people. A. McHan, editor of the Gadsden Tribune, led the gentleman forward and in a few brief remarks in- troduced Howard to the audience. He opened his address by making excuses for his physical condition and said he began the practice of law at the age of 19 years, "or began to wait for practice at the age of 19."
 He tried to amuse his audience by tell ing funny stories, etc. He then took up the financial question and handled it well, Illustrating and answering argu- ments in favor of the free and unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. His hearers were very much pleased With his free silver argument, but when he got off onto Goodwin and Murray things changed. He said he approved of Good wyn's voting for the seating of the negro Murray in congress, but he forgot to tell us that he left the capitol to keep from voting for Murray himself
 He charged the democrats of Alabama with fraud, and just before concluding said he loved the democrats better than he did his populist brothers, and as an illustration he said it was natural that a mother WOulu love q HtIle Dllnu DaDy more than she did all the big, strong children. He said he loved the demo- crats because they were blind and weak. His audience was about equally divided between democrats and populists. The democrats went out to hear him through curiosity and the populites manifested very little interest.
 Senator James l.. Pugh addressed the citizens of Gadsden at the court house last night on the financial question. The weather was very warm, but his audi ence was large and attentive.
 Dr. J. P. Rails. in a few well selected words, presented the distinguished sen- ator to the audience. Senator Pugh be- gan at the bottom and gave his hearers a clear outline of the situation. It was one of the best free silver speeches ever made in Gadsden.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
IN HALE.
Democrats Are Working-A Significant
 Show of Hands at Hanava.

Democrats Are Working-A Significant
 Show of Hands at Hanava.
 Greensboro, July 2S.-(Special)-The prospect for the success of the democra- cy in Hale is very fine, and there is no doubt but the county will go for John- ston and the state ticket by a large ma jorlty North Hale has been thorough ly canvassed by our local candidates, who have met their opponents in joint debate, and in every instance have come out victorious.
 On last Thursday there was large crowd at Havana to hear the speakers. At the close of the speaking Hon. C. E. Waller, democratic candidate for the leg islature, requested all those who pro- posed to vote the democratic ticket in the coming election to stand up. All stood up but three of the opposing can- didates and one other gentlemen After the adjournment of the meeting this gen. tleman stated he would vote the dem- ocratic ticket, and would have stood up if he had understood the proposition.
 This week south Hale will be canvass ed by our speakers, and if reports be true the negroes are in a fine frame of mind to receive the truth. They are not stuck on the Mckinley platform, which declares against free silver. If this question be properly presented to them thousands of them will vote the demo- cratic ticket. And that is just what our candidates are going to do this week. They are going to tell the negroes some plain facts, which are bound to make a lasting impression upon them, and which will induce them to- support the white mans candidates.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
THE CAMPAIGN.

eleetor on the Weaver ticket in 1892 and committed himself to vote for Harrison If Weavqr was not elected"
 did commit myself to such a vote for two reasons, the last one of which l heartily repent. The first was because I regarded Mir Harrison as lesser evil than MT. Cleveland, and how well have been vindicated will leave to the de- mocracy of today to answer.
 The Weaver electors, after they had been named, signed a compact as be- tween themselves to cast the vote of Alabama for MT. Harrison in the event that such vote could not elect MT. Weaver. What use was made, or what use was originally intended to be made of this paper, do not know, but it was said that it was used. as an indorsement of Captain Kolb's credit with Chris Me- Ghee for campaign money, which, of true, inured to his individual benefit, and we were made cats paws to pull out Kolb chestnuts. A' aa ss4'y Hts
 In another place the Tribune says:
 He wrote the conference resolutions of November, 1885"
 So I did, but it is singular that the influence they exerted over that magnih- cent body of men should come from man in "his. dotage"-as they claim l am.
 This paper says accepted the action of the populist state convention. So l did in the matter of platform, and so 1 did in the matter of nominations 50 long and so far as the nominees would com. init themselves to a rigid maintenance or the principles of the<populist party, state and national" andsso would, but oio not propose to support Mckinley repup- licans for office, nor those who consort with them, and if this be treason to pop uljsm make the most of 1t"
 1ly other reason for signing the paper referred to was because Kolb, Bowman, Gdodwyn and others of that kind urged 1t upon us, and gave the assurance that there was no harm in an action that they now seek to hur1 in my teeth.
 PHILANDER MORGAN.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

at the Bismarck hotel last night, was
 taken violently ill., and before he could reach room in the hotel fell to the floor
 While very feeble, he was seen at his of
 flee today, and says he feels much i'm
 proved.
 On Wednesday evening last Captain
 Fright and Mrs. Hattie Logan were
 joined in the holy bonds of matrimony
 at the home of the brides relatives, a
 few miles in the country, Rev. Anson
 West of the First Methodist Episcopal
 church, south, Decatur, officiating. An immense raft of cedar poles was brought to this city early this week for
 the use of the Western Union Telegraph company's lines.
 The Luke Pryor, Jr., is over due with | a Considerable cargo of freight. | The Indian Creek Colored Primitive | Baptist Union meeting was held in this city Saturday and Sabbath last An i'm mense concourse of the colored folks were here, and during the two days sss- sion many sermons were preached. En- trely conventional are these meetings and many exercises, semi-religious In character, were heartily enjoyed by them. The meetings were of the most orderly character. and the great crowds were well behaved.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
"The Reason Pm for Johnston. |"

af To the State Herald: MT. J. W. Adams was coming to the city a day or so ago and occupied a seat in the cars behind two old "rebs," who were engaged in a warm discussion of state politics. One was an enthusiastic supporter of Johnston for governor. MT. Adams caught the following as some of the reasons for the faith that was in him: as The reason I'm for Johnston is because I
 know he'n fight For the principles of justice with all his
 strength and might; And further reason, partner, is because l
 know ''he fit"- In the dark days of the eos. by the side of
 those who bit The dust while marching onward meath the
 stars and bars; Know We comrades loved him always, that's
 why am for Joe, The reason I'm for Johnston is because he's
 always right, sssa And because he'ii always listen to man and treat him white; And a further reason, partner, is because -. his old canteen Is loaded to the stopper for those who've His friends and those who fought him, if He'd pass the canteen freely; why, Of
 course I'll vote for Joe.
 when war was o'er He didn't sit and grumble about the clothes
 he wore;
 And further reason, partner Is because
 he took his mule And behind the plough he followed, working
 out the golden rule, And he s'wasn't ashamed to toil sir" you
 bet that he can hoe: He's the proper sort of timber, and that
 why vote for Joe. And the reason Pm for Johnston Is because
 he made his plough Pull him out of debt and briers, till he
 climbed up high l-voW; ,, That's a solid reason, partner, for the likes
 of yot1.andl me, For he made himself by labor, and the gov
 ernor he must be. For he'll untierevery tangle and problem
 high and low, And I'm bound to vote for Johnston, our dear old Captain Joe. For the reason I'm for Johnston is because
 he showed his sense When he came out first for silver, while others on the fence Were looking for reason to cover up
 their woes; But they haven't showed it plainly like the
 battle cry of Joe's! Then, hurrah for Johnston, partner!
 Thanks, now I'll let you go. Now you say you'll vote for silver and our
 ENGLASIA.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
Guardians Sale.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
 Under and by virtue of decree of the, signed, as guardian of Morris Martin, q minor, will sell to. the highest bidder, for cash, at the court house door of said coun- ty, within legal hours of sale, on
 THE 29TH OF AUGUST 1896, the interest of said minor in the following real estate, to-wit:
 The undivided one-half interest of said minor in certain lot of land in the city of Birmingham, in said State, and known ac- cording to the plan and survey of said city as lot 21, in block 45, said lot being a rec tangle 5Ox100 feet on the north side of 9th avenue, north, between 17th and 18th streets in said city JOHN B. BURRIS,
 7-29-4t-wed Guardian, Etc.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
CROPS.
The Outlook in Walker.

Jasper, July 28. To the State Herald:
 We have been in direct correspondence with several hundred farmers of this (WalkeD county as to the acreage, con- dition, etc., of the present crop as com pared with that of 1895, and as a result submit the following to-wit: Cotton, increase in acreage of 91 per cent
 Corn, decrease of only Az per cent. From every precinct we get favorable reports as to the condition of both crops. We trust you may find this information of some real value. Respectfully.
 CRAWFORD MERCANTILE co.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

and address the people in the interests of Captain Johnstons canvass today. Congressman Wheeler took an early train to Falkville, where he will speak in behalf of Captain Johnston, returning to Hartselle tonight Several hundred majority in favor of Captain Johnston over MT. Goodwin for governor may be safely assumed in Morgan county on the 3d of August.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
, HON, PHIIANDER MORGAN

Replies to Certain Statements of the Peo-
 ple's Tribune.
 Easonville. July 27 To the State Herald:
 But for the personality of the attack made upon me by the Peoples Tribune of last week. and which have but just this moment seen. would give no at- tention to a paper owned by Captain Kolb, nor to prostitution coming from a man who has decled himself in the black and blue plumage of Goodwin and Bryan. Shame. where is thy blush?" The Tribune says:
 :. s'Mr. Morgan cana out to stand as
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
MoRGAN,s MAJORITY.
It Will Be for Johnston and the Ticket by
 Several Hundred.

Decatur, July 2S.-(Speeial) 1.-The clos ing days of A the state campaign in Morgan county grow interesting as the Sd of August election, which selects county officers and assists in making the next governor of Alabama. draws near
 Gov. W. c. Oates and Gen Joe Wheeler were at the Bismarck hotel last night. The governor left on an early morning will go to Lacy's Springs. this county.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
In Hale.

Greensboro, July 2S.-(SpeciaL)-The excessively hot weather is causing cot ton to shed squares and leaves. The up- lands have made all the fruit they are go- ing to make. The bottoms are doing bet ter and with good seasons will continue to make. Fodder pulling is in full blast and new fodder is selling at 50 cents per 100 bundles, or about 25 cents per 100 pounds. The sweet potato crop promises ito be very fine. Rains are needed for all crops.
 Hogs are dying with cholera and the meat crop will be much shorter than it was last year.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
The Alabama White Sulphur Springs Hotel

OPENS JUNE L T--. Waters cure catarrh, dysentery, liver and kidney troubles.
 Mountain Scenery, Bath Rooms, Billiard and Pool tables, Ten-pin and Lawn Tennis. No Mosquitoes, good Cottages. Reduced rates on o. & c. system. Special rates to families or clubs Address
 J. A. HANNA, 5-6-3m Sulphur Springs. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
A Child Enjoys

the pleasant flavor, gentle action and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs when in need of 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. cialtieS
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Heavy Rains Up the Tennessee-M Machine
 Shop to Start Up.
 Decatur, July 2S.-(Special)-H rains up the Tennessee are developing another slight rise here though farmers south of this city at Flint and other ad- jacent localities are complaining of drought.
 Ivans old machine plant and foundry of New Decatur has been purchased by a Huntsville manufacturer and is under going thorough renovation preparatory to locating In a machine shop, foundry and tobacco factory to go into operation about September 1.
 while in the company of several friends
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
TERSELY TOLD.

Herald silver campaign badges. Agents wanted all over United States. For terms address State Herald Badge De- pertinent, Birmingham, Ala.
 7-26-d-w-tf
 Ladies, have cut the price on ladies' and children's slippers and Oxfords at and even less than factory cost. have in stock more than 2000 pairs of these goods and now they must go. Come and look at them, as you can save 25 to 50 per cent. T. C. King, 2026 First avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Go to East Lake tonight. See the pavilion studded with 1000 incandescent lights. 7-11-tf s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

KEEP COOL. Go to East Lake on electric cars. They run every twelve minutes night and day. Fare Sc each way at all hours. 7-29-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Spark-The anarchistic tendency of the modern novel is deplorable. Boojum- We'll if the anarchists haven't any better plot than the novels. there's no need to worry.-Puck
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
SUMMER RESORTS.
Sutnff1er BOarderS.

Silver Hills, Lookout Mountain, delight fui summer home. No mosquitoes. Mineral waters. Boating, bathing, horses, buggies. croquet etc. Milk and butter. One mile from Mentcne postoff1ce and from DeSoto Falls. Address
 MRS. J. l.. BROWN, 6-7-1m Mentone, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Fresh bread and candy made daily at 0. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 3d avenue. Je5 Hsp
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Buy Victor coal. J. A. Alex. ander, manager. Phone 4OS- 7-26-sun- -wed-1m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Go to East Lake tonight. See the pavilion studded with 1000 incandescent lights. 7-11-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Weber at East Lake on Sum- days. Look for programme. Solos accompanied by band and orchestra. Selections and marches composed by Weber. Band plays on train as it goes out at 2 o'clock. 4-26-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
KEEP COOL.

nGGI OO0Ls Go to East Lake on electric cars. They run every twelve minutes night and day. Fare 5c each way at all hours. 7-29-tf
 Building material-Mayberry SE Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band.
 5-2-tf
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Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-2S-H =
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Mayberry & Watson for tie and grates
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
Brass fenders- -Mayberry 6 Watson.

Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by M ontano's string band, 5-2-t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

CONTRACTORS NOTICE.
 We have for sale cheap two No. l Plateglasses, 9Oxl4O. LOVEMAN, JOSEPH &LOEB. 6-14-sun wed sat If
 Brass coal hods--Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

1Oc round trip on Bessemer and Birmingham Railroad every Sunday
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band. 5-2-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Mantei and tile. sl2.5o-Mayberry & Watson
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

1Oc round trip on Ressemer and Birmingham Railroad every Sunday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Razors and straps-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
Go to East Lake tonight. See the pavilion studded with 1000 incandescent lights.
 
Headauarters for California Wine.

S3 per dozen quarts, pure and whole some claret; $2 per dozen pints, a pure and wholesome claret.
 Southern wines, $4 per dozen quarts, $2.50 per dozen pints.
 We also keep full line of ports, sher- ries and best grades of California's growth, equal to imported wines, at req sonable prices. M. & A. WISE,
 No. 8, corner Morris ave. and 20th St. a
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing 1t East Lake. 4-2S-F
KEEP COOL.

Mayberry & Watson for building material.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Mayberry 6 Watson for mantel designs.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
DECATUR.

Lucas Mixed Paints-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Why not try Victor coaIP J. A. Alexander, manager. Tel. ephone 4O8. 7-a6-1m-su-w
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Brushes and glass-Mayberry & watson
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Laths and sand-Mayberry 6 Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
EAST LAKE

Crates repaired-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

1Oc round trip on Bessemer and Birmingham Railroad every Sunday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
BUY CORONA COAL. John K. Warren, Manager.
 Telephone 1920.

Mayberry & Watson for pure paints.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Cabinet mantels-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Fire brick-Mayberry 6 Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Carpenters tools-AIayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Brass fire sets-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Floor wax-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

Furniture polish-Mayberry & Watson.
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S27,OOO,OOO,

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ailding materiaEMayberry & Watson.
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 L. D. BURDETTE, Cashier.

oEr,cEc Southern Club Building, No. POE
 r. Q. Drawer S9l Birmin,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-29

coal hods-Mayberry & Watson.
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