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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
JOHNSTON AT HARTFORD.
His Speech Had Telling Effect Upon the
 Populites.


 Geneva, July 17.-(Special Correspond ence.)-Joe Johnston made a vote mak- ing speech today at Hartford, in this county, to an audience of 1900 or 1900 peo- pie. The people came from all directions with all shades of opinion, listened earn estly and vigorously applauded his clear cut reasoning. Common sense ruled the hour and hundreds went to their homes to ponder over the unanswerable pre- sentation of the democratic view of the situation and their duty on the Sd day of August. The speaking was published to take place at Dundee, one mile east of the splendid little town of Hartford, but for the reason that Hartford was 8 more desirable place for the gathering and the clever people who have built town in e day, so to speak, at that place, rendered a barbecue, the programme was chang ed. Captain Johnston won many friends among the people, who have been taught by self-styled leaders in the third party to believe him the embodiment of fraud and corruption. His open and manly has disabused the minds of many silly stories industriously circulated by office seekers to his disadvantage. At least one-half the hundreds who heard him have been third party people, but will vote for Johnston and white supremacy in August.
 The nomination of w. J. Bryan for president was received with great en- thusiasm. Geneva will do her whole duty in August and November.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
IN BUTLER.
The Political Situation All That Could Be
 Desired.

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 Desired.
 Greenville, July H.-(Special Corre- spondence. .)-Politicall things are nov ing to suit the democrats in this sec tion. It is generally believed that John- son's majority in the state will be one of the largest ever received by candidate for governor. And not even the roaring of the dead lion can prevent 1t. We have heard some who have been heretofore acting with the popultes say that Good wyn had just as well retire from the race as the democrats had shown by their action at Chicago that they were in earnest about reform on financial as well as other matters. We have had time since the national convention to get the sober second thought of the people as to both pla atform and candidates, and be- lieve am correct when l say in this place there is but one man claiming to be a democrat that is doing any kick ing or threatening not to vote the ticket. You can put 1t down that the Butler dem ocrats, no matter how divided. are to- gether when the high court of the party acts. In my travels since the convention I have heard no kicking, except from Q few in the Capital City, and believe that pure and unadulterated ignorance of the whole question is the cause of most of 1t there. Right here let me say that while 1t is generally claimed, and by some admitted, that there is more in- telligence in cities than In the country, that I find much larger proportion of the white people in, the country in the country and villages read and think for themselves, and consequently are better informed on all questions of public in- terest. To show the utter ignorance of some who are threatening to bolt and
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19

other such character as either of those great men, but different men, but the dis trust of General Jackson's qualifications for the presidency was far greater than is the weight of the gratuitous criticism that Is bestowed upon Mir Bryan on acc count of his alleged dnexperience.
 In civic education, in legislative expe- rience and in powers of debate Mr. Bry- an has attained to an eminence that Gen. eral Jackson had not reached when he was first the candidate of our party for the presidency.
 If all our great presidents and wise fathers were traced back to their origin and to the days of their early youth, and if those of humble origin, limited educa- ton, slender pretensions, are now to be found unworthy of national confidence and excluded from the list of eligibles at the age of 86 we would have to bury pr. Franklin, MT. Lincoln, General Grant and MT. Garfield, with General Jackson and MT. Jefferson, in a common grave of reproduction and regret prepared for their fame by the wiser men of this "gilded age" because their early oppor tunities did not measure up at the age of S6 with the splendid outcome of their glo- rious lives.
 Our fathers did not consider that a civil service examination by a mixed commission of European and American money changers was an essential pre-
 
 ican democrat to serve his country in the office of president.
 Perhaps, even the most exacting of MT. Bryan's critics will not deny that he is first honor graduate in the school of tariff reform. As senator from Ala bama, will act with impartial care and scrutiny upon the measures MT. Bryan may recommend to congress, upon the fitness of the men he may nominate for office and upon the treaties he may ne- gotiate, without having the least appre- hension that his youth will cause him to forget his duty to the people or the con- stitution, or to violate the principles he now avows. And will sit In the senate, under the presidency of Vice President Sewall, with great satisfaction, believing that if in the mutations of life he should succeed to the presidency of the United States the country will realize in his administration those high qualities that have made for him @ name that is hon. cred of all men. Very respectfully,
 JOHN T. MORGAN.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
A FABLE
With Modern Application of the Cross-
 Eyed Ass.

With Modern Application of the Cross-
 Eyed Ass.
 Montgomery Journal.
 A self-sufficient and cross-eyed ass one day decided that it would work for its old master no more.
 It's alleged reason for so doing was that the master had said that mixed diet of corn and fodder, at ratio of 16 parts of fodder to one part of corn, should be fed to all the stock. This had always been held the proper ratio, even for blooded stock, let alone lowly asses. but this and other like foolish asses, said: "On corn alone shall all the stock be fed" For some wiley merchants who dealt in corn and many corners therein, had induced and more promises to revolt, so that, perchance, the master might have to is- sue more bonds to buy more corn.
 And so this ass kicked off the harness 1t had worked in so long, and kept on kicking And when the masters drivers came and larrupped this kicking ass with a frale-pole and goaded it with a goad to make it behave, 1t prayed out:
 Don't rouse me! I'm no jackass; I'm a lion Don't you hear me roar?"
 But the drivers said: Who's afraid7 2 Look at it's ears!'
 They also said: Lions don't kickp'
 And they kept up the application of the frale-pole and goad.
 Moral Mo- 1: The blatant bray of a cross-eyed jackass doesn't make 1t lion. Moral No. 2. Both Hercules and an ass are known by their feet.
 Moral Mo- 8: By their ears shall ye know them. YOUNG DEMOCRACY.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
PHILANDER MORGAN.
THEY COME BACK.
Jeffersonlans Will Support the Democratic
 Ticket.

Greenfield, July 13. Editor Huntsville Mercury:
 Since the democratic party has return ed to it's original principles, and is using its good offices to secure a union of the homogeneous clements throughout the south and west, I desire to say from the standpoint of "Jeffersonian Demo- crat' that it has my hearty support. shall do what can to secure the election of its nominees from the quiet, gentle manly Fulghum to the brilliant, courtly Bryan.
 If the leaders of the party had mani- fested the spirit which now prevails, there would have been no occasion for the unfortunate division that has existed in the party almost all over the country and especially in this state.
 I speak for one who has been conscien- tiously following the fortunes, and mis- fortunes of the Jeffersonian wing (except as to county matters), and frankly con- fess that I can see no further necessity for division among democrats in this state, since the leaders of the main wing of the party have done all that could sincerely be expected, and I think the election returns in August will show that quite a number think as I do.
 G. w. JONES.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19

vote for Mckinley in the coming cleo ton they give as the principal reason that the democratic convention failed to indorse MT. Cleveland, seeming not to know that in voting for Mckinley as a means of indorsing their patron saint they really indorse all the vituperation and abuse heaped on him by the republi- can platform.
 Go on, MT. Editor. with the good work. The people approve, though the old grandma does not. This Is the peoples fight and many of them believe and say that God has raised them up a champion to lead them to success.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
He Let the Oat Out.
Selma Times.

JGIIIlH IITSS
 Independent Rep-Pop Candidate John A. Walker of Plantersville, whose name shines brightly on this county's con- glomeration ticket, which was unfurled to the breeze by Bob Mason last Satur- day and matched up by him in the last thirty days, told Capt. Pink McIlwain few days ago that he did not expect to be elected to the office of tax collector of Dallas county but that he wanted to get some of Hanna's money. --- Oh, shame, where Is thy blush? White men, don't fail to go to the polls on the 3d day of August and vote against this interruptions crowd.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
Mir. Grimes Is All Right.

AIexander CIty UutIook.
 Every honest and truthful man will cheerfully testify that Superintendent W. R. Grimes has been a pure official, un- approachable with bribe, and the pop rep leaders know that his name was on their tickets and the tickets distributed when he declined to accept the nomina- ton rendered by that party yet shame less liar has the gall to assert that he found that he would be defeated As gentleman of integrity MT. Grimes stands much higher than the little man who is shooting his dirty wads at him from Shelby county.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
A Democrat in Truth.

Evergreen Courant.
 Alabama needs more such democrats as James F. Jones. There was not a more ultra advocate of sound money within her borders prior to the Chicago convention, but when his party spoke out for free coinage, like the true and loyal democrat he Is, he at once fell into line and from now until November he will be found in the thickest of the fight for Bryan and Sewall and the cause of democracy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
Predicts an Avalanche.

Troy Messenger.
 Capt. Joseph F. Johnston, the next gov- ernor of Alabama, made one of his char acteristic vote-making speeches before a large audience a the court house today. He satisfactorily explained all the polit- ical questions, and time after time was his speech interrupted by long and last ing applause. The popu1ist and all came in for their little dose Captain Johnston is a real live democrat, and will receive a great avalanche of votes in August.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
What Did the Phrenologist sayp

Pratt CIty NeWS.
 We learn that two populist candidates gave a phrenologist at Pratt station call last Tuesday evening. One is thu candidate for sheriff, the other for the legislature. We suppose they wanted to find out whether they were fitted for the office to which they aspire. Whether they received any consolation from their visit or not we have not yet learned, but judging from their appearance when they came out we do not suppose they did.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
Returned to His First Love.
LaFayette Sun.

IdFHyttIt s5un
 Messrs Editors. Please allow me space to say few words in your paper to my friends. Judging the future by the past, I see danger ahead, therefore I cAll halt. In regard to following the populist party that have been mem- Der of for the past four years, and whose principles I have advocated so far as justice and right would allow, I wish to say that when saw her destination and the fraud practfced in her own ranks. fraud" that she has claimed to fight so boldiy-come In and defeat men who
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
He Will Sweep Walker.

Jasper Eagle.
 Johnston will sweep Walker like a western cyclone. Men who never voted a democratic ticket in their lives are whooping 1t up for the red-headed roster. and we feel safe in predicting that his majority in this county will not be less than 800.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
Must Feel Mighty Lonesome.

NOfth Ala DdnIan
 We hear of only one poor, forlorn. help less voter calling himself democrat in the west end of this county, who refuses to join the triumphal Bryan procession. Doubtless he Is afrad that his treasure of gold will be driven away to England.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
aovernor oates at Columbia.

spondence. )-Governor Oates spoke here Wednesday to an audience of about 300. He directed a great part of his speech to the negroes, large numbers of whom were present, and were very much impressed by the new things he told them about themselves.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
To Their Credit.
Selma Times.

beIfna TImeS. .
 To the credit of the patriotic black belt of Alabama, no gold democrat has inti- mated that he would not support our presidential ticket. Gentlemen demo- crats, you who sometimes playfully say hard things about us, we set you mark to shoot at.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
Politics in Morgan. .a tI1p J,1lxy 10 -fGnaoto1 U


 Decatur, July 1S.-(Special.)-The cen tral committee of the Morgan county populist party held a called session at Hartselle, Ala, recently and placed the name of Dr. J. F. Price on the coalition county ticket to fill the vacancy of leg islative candidate caused by the death of Dr. s. D. Strickland of Flint, Ala.
 The recent meeting of the congression- al executive committee of the Eighth Alabama district, which convened In this city on the 18th instant after adopt ing the following apportionment of coun- ty delegates to the district convention, which meets here September 1, viz: Colbert 2, Lauderdale 8, Limestone T, Morgan 8, Jackson 9, Lawrence ', Mad ison 13, adopted among other things the following resolutions:
 That the names of the several candi- dates for congress be placed upon the ballots and voted for in the primaries, and the number of votes received by each candidate shall be returned to the county convention, and the delegates to the congressional convention be prorated between the candidates according to the aggregate number of votes cast for each candidate in the county, and all quali- fled voters who pledge themselves to support the nominees of the democratic party are requested to participate in the primary elections"
 Hon. William Richardson of Hunts vile, Ala, has been campaigning in this county the present week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
HON. PHILANDER MORGAN
Writes Letter to the News-Reporter De-
 fning His Position.

Talladega, July H.-(Special Corre- spondence.)-Hon.P Philander Morgan, one of the most distinguished members of the populist party, and a brother of Senator Morgan, has written the following letter to the News-Reporter of this place, which will appear in tomorrows issue:
 Editor News-Reporter: Tired of bav- ing my name banded around without reason, I will end the matter with the declaration that not being in accord with fusion and unwilling to support a man who holds the slavery of party above the freedom of principle, I determined to await the action of the democratic na- tional convention. I will support the ac- ton of that body, and rather than leave the electoral vote of Alabama In doubt, will, as a populist, support the action of the democratic state convention. Re- spectfully,
 PHILANDER MORGAN.
 Easonville, Ala, July IS, 1896.
 The News Reporter is the first paper In the state to receive letter signed by this distinguished citizen announcing his position, though MT. Morgan did make-a speech to the same effect at Coal City, Ala, which appeared in today's issue of your paper. The Reporter has been of great service to the cause of de- mocracy in this county, and has been an able and zealous advocate of the free coinage of silver
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19

The Sun Is more than glad to publish the above card. Mir Langley is the pres ent tax collector of Chambers county, who was elected four years ago as 8 Jeffersonian democrat. He is true man, man for whom the writer has always entertained high regard. We cordially welcome him back into the ranks of old- time democracy, so ably advocated by our next governor-Capt. Joe Johnston
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19
MT. Crouch Calls a Halt.

Messrs. Editors: I am no longer a member of the populst party. l have been a member of that party for the last four years, but I do not indorse their course, ring rule" and "bossism." fought in the bloody struggles of 1860, and so help me God I will not indorse anything that strikes at the foundation principles of a true government.
 w. w. CROUCH. Dudleyville, Ala, July IS, 1896.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19

were the choice of the people in the last mass meeting held by the populists in this county, ring rule" and "bossism," and being defeated by such action, and a slate made before the people met, all of which can be proven to the satisfaction of any fair-minded man, I now declare myself openly opposed to such action, and I am going to support the ticket headed by Captain Johnston all the way through. T. J. LANGLEY.
 Dudleyville, Ala, July 13, 1S96
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-06
Chicago Change.

Chicago, Feb 5.-In the morning wheat appeared to be bound for the dollar mark, but after noon today it looked .-Iough the bottom had fallen out of the market en- tirely. The crowd was badly whisawed, and number of traders who made profit on the upturn early parted with their gains be- fore the session closed. The opening was strong and from 2s to 9sc higher than yes prices an impetus in upward direction about the end of the first half hour, and a further advance of Nc was recorded. For eign orders to buy, accompanied by advices tine, inspired the strength. At the close a moderate rally from the inside was -noted. May wheat opened at 67d67Ac, sold between 664 and 6Slac, closing at 6$sc, Ac higher than yesterday. Cash wheat sold at steady priceS
 Corn was ready enough to decline with wheat, but not as agreeable The market was very common place. the improvement feebly, and prices receding quickly when the slump in wheat took place. May corn opened at 30A03oasc, advanced to 3OfsM30Ac, closing, at 3oAa9O3sc, shade higher than but closed with the gain lost.
 Sympathy with the other markets gov erned the action of oats. On the early ad- vance the shorts" covered with freedom, closed unchanged from yesterday. Cash oats sold 14c higher, closing easy.
 Trading in products was with some irreg- ularity, the opening being at easier figures pathy with the hog market, which was lower. The strength of grain early in the session helped products, but towards the close prices eased off and at the end were than yesterday, May lard 5f71ac lower and May ribs 5c higher. Domestic markets were steady.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-06
New York Cotton Market.

New York. Feb. 5.-Cotton was quiet mid ding gulf, BE- middIing uplands SAC; gross receipts, 3665 bales; forwarded, 2S6 bales sales, 153 bales, all spinners; stock, 1S7, S91 bales.
 Total today: Net receipts. f4,5Si bales; exports to Great Britain, 4450 bales; exports to the continent, 2652 bales; stock, 9iO,311 bales.
 Total so far this week: Net receipts, 75,- 630 bales; exports to Great Britain, 24, 232 bales; exports to France, 13513 bales ex- ports to the continent, 39, ,090 bales. Total since September 1: Net receipts, 1,2S9, SOP bales exports to France, S6i,65S bales exports to the continent. 1113, 497 les.
 steady; saIes Ilo, lUV baleS. henruary, ESS; March S01: April. S.0G May S10: June, S.13; July, SIG; August, SIS; September, 7S6; De- tober, III; NoVemDef, 6b9; Decemper, i.Gb
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-06

Age-Herald.
 It always affords public Journal measure to testify to merit where it is deserved. It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the Age-Her- ad ions with it's brethren of the press in testifying to the merit, skill and reliabfl- itv of Dr. O. T. Dozler. Principal of the Southern Medical Dispensary of this city Dr. Dozier has resided for many years in Birmingham, and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use fuIness and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens. His long rec ord and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at "the head of his profession"
 Oaily News, Birmingham)
 Dr. Dozier, the head of the institution. is a physician and surgeon of education, skill and experience, man or culture ana hich literary attachments and a gentle man respected by all who know him He can be relied on in all matters pertaining to his profession The News comments him most cordially to all those in need of his services.
 Bessemer Weekly.
 There Is probably not more highly educated physician in this section than pr. o. T. Dozier. He is specialist or nractice. He Is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and intricacies of his profession. and for unusual scientific attainments.
 (Masonic Guide.)
 Dr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful manner and he is known all over the south.
 Gabor Advocate.)
 pr. Dozier bears the reputation of be- ing one of the most successful prac1tion- CTS in the south. A personal acquaint- ance with the principal warrants the La bor Advocate in giving the institution the warmest recommendation to its every reader.
 (Bessemer Journal)
 pr. Dozier's reputation is a brilliant one. He is a specialist of nearly twenty vears' experience in active practice. and ia strictly reliable and has the confidence of the public and indorsement of the press
 We cannot add anything to the reputa. <ion Dr. O. T. Dozier has already ac- nuired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be brother Odd Fellow fiat can be relied on to carry out every promise he ma to those needing his services.
 (Mountain Home. TaIladega)
 The press of Birmingham and all over Ala hama speak in the highest terms of Tlr Dozier as a physician, surgeon and cenflepaan and we have no hesitancy in recommending him to those of our pa- irons who need his services.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-06
Suns Cotton Review. i.

New York. Feb. 5-The Suns cotton re- view says. Cotton closed steady, with February point higher for the day and other months to { points higher. New Orleans advanced to points Liverpool advanced to 1H points on this crop and 2 points on the next. The spot sales were 10000 bales at unchanged prices.
 bond issue, small receipts, rise in Liver pool, advanced stock and grain markets and covering of shorts gave prices an upward impetus. Even the next crop months were firm, for the magnitude of the next acreage is of course purely conjectural. and the heavy rains at the south of late. with occa- sfonaI floods. have retarded field work to some extent. The feeling fin buxfness cir cIes here Is much more cheerful The cotton shorts became nervous and their buying infused greater strength into the market. The receipts at the ports thfs week are go- ing to dfsappointl the advocates of lower Notwithstanding talk about the great sales