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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
GREENSBORO.
Johnston Is Getting the Best of Clarke-An
Old Coin Unearthed.

Greensboro, March 24-tSpeeiaL>-
Governor Seay has been quite sick for
several days, and is still very i'll.
Mr. W. W. Hobson and his wife of
indianapolis are in Greensboro. The lat
ter is very ill.,
Mrs. w. H. Dudley of Orrville is visit
ing relatives in Greensboro.
Mrs. George A. Searcy of TUSCALOOSA
who has been on visit to her parents,
has returned home.
Gregory Smith, ESQ.,, and Hon. Mont
somery 1nge, attorneys from Mobile, at
tended ehancery court last week.
e. w. deGraffenried ESQ, was in Ma
rengo last week on legal business.
The late cold snap has killed the fruit.
Very little farm work has been done
for several weeks on account of the bad
weather. 1t is feared the corn that has
been planted will not come up and will
have to be plowed up and planted over.
The season for planting cotton is near
at hand, but the ground is too cold and
no one thinks of putting cotton in the
ground yet. The planting season is GO
ing to be unusually late this year.
Major Richardson, the genial cotton
buyer from Tillmans state, who has
been confined TO his room with rheuma-
tism for several weeks, is out again.
A Clarke man in the last Beacon, sign
ing himself Fair Play kicks against
committee, but his protest sounds like
"hark from the tomb a doleful sound"
but nobody's ears attend the cry"
Nine out of ten democrats think the ac-
ton of the committee fair and that the
signature Fair Play is a misnomer.
A rare piece of money was plowed up
lately in field near this place. 1t is a
copper cent coined in the days of Andrew
jackson, and is dated 1884. On one side
Is likeness of "Old Hickory" and below
1t are the words, Experiment my cur
rency, my glory" and on the outer edges
Is stamped my substitute for United
States bank" On the opposite side is a.
picture of hog and above the hog is
stamped my victory" and below down
with the bank" and around the edge oc-
cur the words perish credit, perish COM
merce." Now, we will leave it to the
conjecture of your readers to determine
from this cpin the financial views of Old
Hickory. The picture of the hog would
indicate that the old gentleman went
1.-The whole hog" In this, as he did in all
matters. But what did the inscription
mean.
Politics In Hale has been very quiet
during the week. There is no excitement
and no friction of any kind among the
candidates for the different Offices or
their friends, and the prospect is that we
are going to have harmonious canvass
to the close The candidates are getting
down to their work beautifully and be-
tween some of them 1t is going to be a
neck and neck race. and no one can tell
who is going to come out ahead The
silver gray nag from Jefferson is leading
the golden hued steed from Mobile The
pluck and staying qualities of the North
Carolina colt are too much for the high
pedigree of the Virginia gelding and the
former is fast outwinding the latter and
Is going to come out several lengths
ahead. Commend me to one of those tar
heels for sticking to thing when he
wants 1t badly.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
YORK STATION.

The Clarke Supplement-Present Indica-
lions Point to Johnston's Nomination.
York Station, March 24.-(Special)-I
am In receipt of supplement" folded
on the inside of the Huntsville Mercury
of March IS, which, not being in the same
type or on the same kind of paper as the
Mercury, leads me to think 1t Is one of the
Clarke methods to educate the dear peo-
pie by ranking literature throughout the
country where goldbug papers circulate.
This, Immediately after the Advertisers
Showing up of the Decatur postmas-
ter, Is an evidence that Mr.. Clarke and
his following are using every method,
fair or otherwise. to rally their forces
This at least Ii In violation of the postal
laws regulating newspapers. as these are
taken by the postal laws as second-class
matter, while this supplement" could
not be forwarded as such. Could not Mr..
Sparkman, postmaster at Decatur, call
attention TO these facts, and see how
granny .iikes her own coin7" Only few
Advertisers come here. AZ the primary
is ten days of. and wonderful changes
can be wrought in that time, we are glad
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
FLORENCE.
I,auderdale Delegates to the Immigration |
Convention.


Convention.
Florence, March 24.-(Specia1.)-Sena-
tor J. NJ Cunningham and Mr. w. p.
Campbell left today for Montgomery to
represent Lauderdale in the immigration
convention to be held in that city
Wednesday Senator Cunningham is a
candidate for commissioner of agricul-
ture. In an interview this morning he
said: Immigration is the greatest need
of the farmers of Alabama. The great
trouble is that the farmers have an ex-
cess of land and deficiency of capital.
To fntersperse over the state men with
new and progressive ideas and means to
carry out those IDEAS will lift us out of
the ante-bellum rut we are now in.'
Three negro boys have been arrested In
connection with the James book store
robbery. They are Percy Hart, Henry
Guest and blue" John. Circum-
stantial evidence Is very strong against
them, Hart was arrested in Decatur by
sheriff Hines and Marshal Morrison.
Guest was arrested in Cherokee by Sher-
if Hines and "Blue" John was nabbed in
Florence by Marshal Morrison.
A hot fight is anticipated for the con-
troll of the republican convention to be
held In this city Saturday The McKin-
ley republicans claim that the delegates
to the state convention will be instructed
for Mckinley, and the Reed men are just
as confident that the man from Maine
will get the delegation. Morton is not
mentioned by any of the faithful"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
PARTY LAW
Adopted by the Executive Committee on
Tuesday, January 81.

Adopted by the Executive Committee on
Tuesday, January 81.
1. Whereas, The democratic committee
of the United States, in its call of the ma
tional convention, adopted a wise and
conservative policy in inviting all con-
sentative citizens, irrespective of past DO
litical associations or differences. to join
In sending delegations to the said con-
vention; therefore, be it
Resolved by the state democratic ex-
ecutive committee of Alabama, That we
hereby invite all conservative voters, ir-
respective of past political associations
or differences, who can unite with us in
the effort for pure, economical and con-
stitutional government. and who will SUD-
port the nominees and principles of the
democratic party, to join with us in send
ing delegates to the approaching state
convention, to be held at the state can't
toll in the city of Montgomery upon a day
to be fixed by this committee. The fore
going shall also apply to the conventions
called to nominate county and beat can
didateS.
Q. Each county shall be entitled to the
same number of delegates In said conyen-
ton as 1t had in the last state conyen-
ton.
8. Each county executive committee
shall decide for its county whether the
delegates to the state convention shall
meetings, county conventions or mass
meetings.
A. No delegate to the congressional con-
vention shall be elected at the same time
that delegates are selected to the state
convention.
s. That the executive committee of
each county shall have the right to deter
mine whether to admit any but white
voters to the primaries OF their respec-
tive counties.
Delegates to the congressional conven-
ton shall be elected in such manner as
the respective county executive commit
tees shall determine, on Saturday, the
22d day of August 1896, and the congress
sional conventions of the several districts
in the state shall be held on Tuesday,
September /, 1896, at such places as the
respective congressional executive COM
mittees may determine. Each county
shall be entitled to the same number Of
delegates in the congressional convention
that 1t is allowed under the foregoing
apportionment in the state convention.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
TUsKEaEH.
A Split in the Republican Ranks-Personal
and General.


Tuskeeee. March 24-(Special 1.-The
republicans of this county held a CON
yention at the court house here Saturday
and there was split. ia Grimmett was
acting as chairman of the executive COM
mittee. He had issued call for the con-
vention He is for Mckinley. b. w.
Walker is an Allison man. 1t is said that
Mr. Grimmett had stated to several that
he wanted Mr.. Walker to act as chair
man of the meeting and Mr.. walker
probably wanted to be chairman A lit
tie before ~ o'clock, when the court
house contained pretty fair number OF
negroes, Mr.. Walker was on hand ana
Mr.. Grimmett was not Some one put Mr..
Walker in nomination for chairman ana
it was carried. The meeting then went
through with its business. The commit
tee on organization reported for chair
man w. F. Russell; secretary, M M.
Archer, and named the following execu-
tive committee: A. w. Lewis, William
Long, NJ. S. Russell, b. w. Walker, Rich
ard Boyd, A. Henderson, r. Potts, Sim
Brewer Luke Brewer and John Fay.
The following were chosen as delegates
to the state convention: b. w. Walker,
M. S, Russell, j. o. Thompson and M. M
Archer. Delegates to the district con-
yention: w. f. RUSSELL b. w. Walker,
G. w. Geur. A. ]. Wilburn. The conven-
ton then adjourned.
L.
the adjournment, called another conven-
ton to order and it proceeded to
appoint delegates to the state and dis
trict conventions. The delegates, OF
course. will be for Mckinley, while the
delegates of the first convention will be
for Allison. The white people here are
not at all sorry for this break in the re-
publican ranks
The young people enjoyed most de-
lightful dance at the residence OF Miss
Bessie Adams last Friday evening. There
were about a dozen couples present The
normal school band furnished the music.
Next Friday evening the ladies of the
PRESBYTERIAN church will give an enter
tainrnent at the residence of Mrs. Annie
Smith. 1t will be given for the purpose
of raising money to repair the church.
Saturday evening large audience as
sembled at the Alabama Conference Fee
male college to witness recital given
by Miss Flossie Carlton and Miss Jessie
Daffin, pupils of Miss Eva Slayton. The
music furnished by these two young Ia
dies, who will graduate in. June, was
highly enjoyed by every one.
Mr.. Ross, candidate for commissioner
of agriculture, was here a few days ago.
Mr.. Eugene Chambliss of Montgomery
spent Sunday here.
Messrs Ben Cobb, Marshall Hurt and
Tom Conner who are attending school
at Auburn. have been spending a few
days at home this week.
Mr.. c. w. Hare spent few days at
Waverly last week.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25

to note that present indications point to
Johnston's nomination. which to voters
viewing the field from any standpoint,
is gratifying. He, 1t seems. is the man
now to lead the democratic party to vic
tory in August, because in this county he
can enlist many recruits who will not
support Clarke. l am conversant with
the feeling of the populsts here, and,
though they will not take part in the pri-
mary because of the pledging clause, they
tell me that If Johnston Is nominated
they will support him in August; other
wise populist ticket will be in the field.
We are never sanguine as to results, and
will not say that Johnston is a sure win
ner in Sumter, but the present outlook
will bring him into the county conven-
ton by large majority-probably more
than two to one. The latest subterfuge
of the Clarke forces here Is the claim
that Clarke is a silver man, but it won't
work.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
ADMISSION.
Boom Lots Planted for Corn Crop Cotton
Mill Prospectors.

Mill Prospectors.
Admission, March 23.-(Special.)-Th
extensive repairs and improvements
which have been in progress for several
months on the two coke furnaces of the
Woodstock Iron works have at last been
completed, and the engines, pumps ca
pacity of the new artesian WELL ETC., were
tested today and found to be satisfactory.
The new machinery which has been put
in the ore washer was also tried today
and found to be all right. 1t has not yet
been decided when the furnaces will be
pnt in blast, that depending entirely upon
the iron market.
The news comes from Piedmont that
lots which four or five years ago, during
boom times. sold at $50 front foot are
now being fenced in and will be planted
In corn and peas, of which Ii will easily
produce $40 or SIS worth per acre.
Mr. w. T. Weir died Sunday morning
at his home on West Fourteenth street
of pneumonia after a brief illness and
was buried this afternoon In Edgemont
cemetery He leaves a wife and several
childl en-. two of the latter being daugh-
tiers who were recently married under
very romantic circumstances.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John T. Bell died yesterday and was bs-
ried today In Hillside cemetery.
special anniversary session OF the
Epworth league was held at the First
Methodist church last night and it prov
ed v-ty interesting and instructive to a
large congregation. Among other excel
lent addresses was one by Mr.. J. s. Kcn>
nedy of Birmingham on Importance of
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
LINCOLN,
Clarke Men Are Dreadfully Scarce in Talla-
dega County.

ue8h county.
Lincoln, March 24-(SpeciaI 1.-The
Southern Railway company has just re-
painted and otherwise improved the APP
pearance of the depot in Lincoln.
An infant of j. L. Alexander of Lincoln
died Thursday of measles, and was
buried Friday at the Hall cemetery.
Mr.. J. II. Wilson has received the ap-
pointment of postmaster at McFall
Rev. John A. Scott of Iron City preach
ed an interesting sermon at the Baptist
church yesterday morning.
Mrs. Johnson of Birmingham is visit
ing the family of Mr.. j. c. Wilson.
Mrs. Julia McCurry of Admission is WIS.,
ting her mother, Mrs. Crawford.
Well, it is not necessary for the John
ston men to do any chasing in Talladega
county. The Clarke men are so small in
numbers that they are almost ashamed
to go out and take part In the primary,
and were it not for the selection of coun-
ty officers 1t is probable that they would
all remain at home on the day of the
primary. AS this county was for John
ston in the last race it is more than
possible that the Advertiser will not or
der any investigations to be made in
our meek Of the woods"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
MARION.
Politics Have Quieted Down-Literary De-
bate-Populists Coming Back.

Politics Have Quoted Down-Literary De-
bate-Populists Coming Back.
Marion, March 24-(Special )-Several
families have moved into Marion recent
ly. Mr.. Hayes of Illinois reached here
last week and proposes to invest in Per-
ry county farm land.
Dr. A. J. Dickinson of Selma will assist
Rev. Mr.. Patrick in a meeting here to
commence today.
Mrs. J. H. King of Admission is visiting
Mrs Porter King of Marion.
Since the primary election for county
officers politics have quieted down for a
season.
The ninth annual celebration of the
Franklin society of the Marion Military
institute was held in the chapel of the
institute on Friday night. The subject
of debate was in regard to the right of
the United States interfering In the Ven
ezuelan affair. The debaters were III. III
Bonner and Reuben Seay for the affirma-
tive and w. L. Murfee and j. H. Brad
ford for the negative. The speeches
were all good and the entertainment was
a great success. The judges decided for
the affirmative proposition. So this gov
eminent can now go on with it's Snvesti-
CATION into the boundary dispute with
no uneasiness as to its rights in. the
premises.
Down in this region 1t Is the opinion
of great many well-informed people
that when Johnston Is nominated for
governor the populists win all come back
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
GIRARD.

Johnston Sure to Carry Russell County.
Legislative Candidates.
Girard, March 24.-(Special)-Mr H.
Ben Terrell has withdrawn from the race
for representative of Russell county,
leaving only five candidates in the race.
These are Messrs. W. C. Mcclure, John
Knowles, Rink Ingram, l.. w. Martin
and Harry Chambers. The name of Mr..
j. NJ Osborn of Girard is also being men,
toned in this connection, although he
has not yet positively announced. The
race is going TO be a highly interesting
one, indeed, as only two of the aspirants
can be elected. Mr. w. c. Mcclure, one
of the candidates, who is in the city, was
seen by your correspondent He is SAN
guine of his own success and of the
Johnston ticket generally in Russell.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25

farmers, some having come fifteen or
twenty miles to hear the able congress-
man. In closing his speech he paid am
elegant tribute to Captain Johnston, the
mention of whose name aroused long ap-
plause. The audience that greeted Con-
gresham Bankhead here was twice as
great in numbers as that which greeted
Congressman Clarke. Beyond doubt now
DeKalb is for Captain Johnston for gov
ernOr
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Nice Trip Via the Southern Railway to Rich
mond, Va.

The sixth annual reunion of the United
Confederate Veterans will be held at
Richmond, Va, June 80, July l and 2,
1896, and the Southern has announced
the very satisfactory rate of 1 cent per
mile travelled.
1t is expected that this will be the
largest reunion ever held by the veterans,
and to this end the Southern will lend
every effort. The Southern operates two
trains daily from Birmingham to Rich
mond, with a schedule of about twenty
five hours between these points. / will
take pleasure in comforting with persons
desiring to arrange for special equipment
for organized parties.
For detailed information as to rates,
schedule, sleeping car accommodz lions,
eto, communicate with
l.. A. SHIPMAN, y. p. A.,
No. North Twentieth Street, Birming-
ham. Ala. Telephone No. S46.
3-6-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25

the League Work and It's Privileges over
Other Organizations of the Church"
Messrs. Edwin Dwight, treasurer, and
S. N. Bourne. agent of the Stark cotton
mills. Manchester N. H., spent yesterday
afternoon here, having arrived at
o'clock in special car from Rome. They
contemplate putting up a large branch
mill in the south and are looking for
site. The party left last night for Biz
mingham.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
ROCKFORD,

mittee Decided Not to Prorate.
Rockford, March 24.-(Special)-The
democratic executive committee of Coosa
met here Saturday and called a conven-
ton to select five delegates to the state
convention. The recommendations of the
state executive committee were adopt
ed, and beat meetings will be held on the
18th of April and the convention on the
18TH. There will be no prorate.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25

If you are interested in Bir-
mingham you should send
sample copies of the indus
trial edition of the State Her.
aid issued on the LIST of March.
They can be purchased at this
office at &c per copy. grit
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
FORT PAYNE.

Mr. Bankhead Drew Twice as Big Crowd
as Mr.. Clarke.
Fort Payne. March 24.-(Special)-Con-
gresham J. H. Bankhead spoke here
Saturday morning at the court house at
IL O'Clock
Mr.. Bankhead was introduced by
Judge l. L Cochran. He sp ike an hour
and half and made strong plea for
silver HI had a responsive audience of
ever 3Ub. and his speech was exceedingly
well received. Many ladies were present
but the greater part of his audience were
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25

into the democratic party and the Adver-
tiser will go out. Can the democratic
party stand that kind of a swap? Well,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-25
Bids Wanted for Bridges.

Commissioners Court,
% Jefferson County
Birmingham, Ala, March 21, 1896
Sealed bids will be received at the COM
missioners court room up to IL o'clock
April to build two iron bridges-one at or
near Shorts ferry and one at or near Cog
gan's ferry-both on Warrior river. The
right to reject any or all bids reserved
3-22-td
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-11-22
CHOSEN FRIENDS NOTES.

The past week has been quite an in
teresting one for the order, commence
ing with a meeting of David Crockett
council on Monday night This coun-
Gil, while the youngest in this city.
under the able management of Coun-
cilor Theo. Harris, bids fair to make
the older ones hump themselves to
keep in the lead. The boys say that
they are right and going ahead.
This was followed on Tuesday night
by Alamo council No. A. This coun-
Gil, is the oldest German council in
the city and is composed of a great
many of our leading German citizens
There was a large number of friends
present to witness the initiation of
twenty-one members which took place
After the initiation, the candidates as
we'll as other visitors were agreeably
surprised by large key of "Gambrin-
us" and an abundant supply of sand
Wiches. The evening was concluded
with mirth, music and song.
Progress council No. IS followed on
Friday night with gathering of
about 200 Chosen Friends and visitors
to witness the elegant program that
had been arranged for the evening.
During the intermission, chocolate,
coffee and cakes were served by the
committee. Each number on the pro-
gram was literally applauded.
On next Thursday evening, Thanks
giving night. Friendship council No.
20, promises to out-do all their sister
councils. The evening will be open
ed by the acceptance of some twenty
five members.
Edna, Texas, has come within Chos-
en- Friends circles by organizing a
council with thirty-four members on
last Tuesdy evening, composed of its
most representative citizens.
Supreme Warden David Sanders has
officially visited all the councils in this
city within the past month.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-11-22

school meets at $50 a. m, today; DIR. G.
j. Starnes superintendent. Preaching
at II d. m. Prayer meeting at p. m.
Epworth League meeting $3.50 p. m. Mrs.
n. A. Mills, president. Preaching at $50
p. N. Mack Henson, pastor.
Bethel A. NJ. E. church, corner Crock
EFT and Swiss streets: General prayer
meeting at 10 a. m. Preaching at II a.
m. Sunday school at $50 p. m. General
class meeting at $3.50 p. m. Christian En-
deavor meeting at 5 p. m. Preaching at
1880 p. m. Official board, Monday at 7:3O
p. m. Regular class meeting, Wednesday
at 1880 p. m. Choir practice, Saturday at
1880 q. m. Teachers meeting at p. m.
Y. P. S. c. E. business meeting, Monday
at p. m. d. S. Moten, pastor.
Mt. Zion Baptist church, corner Santos
and Santa Clara streets: Sunday school
$50 a. m. Preaching today at $50 p. m
Monday night meeting of B. Y. p. U,
Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Pub
lie invited to all services. w. w. Nc
Bride, deacon In charge.
Services at St. James A. Nj. E. church
corner North Concho and Zavalla streets
by the Rev. E. III. Roberts OF the Bap.
list church. Sunday school at 3 p. m
Miss p. A. Wallace Supt. Preaching at
1880 p. m. by the pastor. Ashamed OF
Christ; the consequence" Allare cordial
ly invited to attend. Church warm, and
seats free, b. w. Roberts. pastor.