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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
A FRANK AND MANLY CARD
Mr.. Scale Replies to Capt John
w. Pitts.
REMINDS HIM OF THE PAST
And Then Tells Why He Can Follow the Peo-
pies Party No Further to the Black
Abyss.
IINDS HIM OF THE PAST
Montevallo. July 6, 1896.


To the State Herald:
In the peoples party paper (Advocate)
of last week 1 see that Capt. John w.
Pitts states that 1 never was populist
1 do not see why this gentleman wishes
to make such assertions, for he knows
this to be untrue. He knows how l work.
ed in the county for the party. He also
knows that l went to Montgomery in the
interest of Captain Kolb, and there L
worked for what / thought to be the besG
interest of the common people. L saw
corruption in the other parties and re-
garded it my duty to follow Captain
Pitts and Kolb and such men or the
peoples party, because l believed they
were honest and desired to vindicate the
will of the people. l further believed
they were sincere when they advocated
white supremacy. l know that IN the
days of the Confederacy Colonel Puts
was a. gallant soldier and a fearless pa
triot hence | did not hesitate to follow
him in the reform movement. NOW L
cannot believe that this once true soldier
and brave man is honest with nlmSeI
when he follows Goodwin, who can ex-
pect nothing only through the negro ana
republican party. l, like many others,
have not left the peoples party, but the
peoples party has left its constituency
and gone into the republican party ana
there we cannot follow we 90 not pro-
pose to go into a party that the negro
composes, at least such vast majority.
Today / am on the side of Joseph L.
Johnston and the white people. rms
gallant soldier, fearless patriot and grit
ed statesman has done more for white
supremacy than any other man in TINS
great commonwealth. We once called
him the gallant Johnston of Dallas, then
Johnston the leader in Alabama, now
we say Johnston, the giant statesman OF
the south.
Now. my fellow countrymen, those OF
YOU who are in the peoples party L
must say that I was once among you
and knew no task too difficult for me to
perform in the interest of the party l
loved so much, but when | see its leaders
willing and anxious to dethrone white
rule and inaugurate plans which VIII
bring the negro to the front and forever
crush the will of the whites, l deem 1t
wise to stop and hush the cry OF reform.
What / have said has been prompted by
nv love for wife and children, for home
and country, and not in the interest OF
any individual God save our people from
a class that would make prominent an IN
ferior race, that would destroy chastity
and blight the hope of our noble sons.
O, Cod save our state from the hands
of men that would do such shame.
lam yours for the good of the people.
e. f. Scale.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
CHARMING LITTLE CITIES.

Greensboro and Marion, the Center of Gull
ture and Southern Hospitality.
Shelby Springs, July 6.-(Special Cor
respondence)-I have just completed a
canvass of the little cities of Greensboro
and Marion, county seats respectively
of Hale and Perry counties, There were
SO many thoughts presented to me upon
my arrival at those places that am I'M
able to commit them to writing, but be
assured they were pleasant reflections,
made doubly so by meeting the cordial,
big-hearted, staunch old democrats OF
those counties, with whom / have en-
countered many dangers and labors and
shared as many pleasures. Would that
L were a painter in order that l might
place on canvas the neat cottages and
comfortable residences, fronted by beau
tiful water oaks, on. Greensboro street,
which met my eyes as l entered this city
early Tuesday morning, with an imagi-
nation to add additional beauty from
a knowledge of the occupants OF these
residences. / would be glad TO know
that L could transmit something to com
ing generations which at all times
would prove pleasant and profitable.
Suffice it to say L found Greensboro,
without intending to make an invidious
comparison, the neatest and most at
tractive town in Alabama.
From Greensboro l went to dear old
Marion, reaching there Thursday morn
ing. After partaking of substantial
breakfast at the Marion hotel, kept by
the accommodating and genial Mr.. Dob
bins, | proceeded to the court house,
where. in former days, l met many
friends. and upon this occasion L nave
no reason to refer to it as an exception,
for there 1 met Captain Seawell, Judge
Caffee, Captains Evins, Moseley and wal
lace, who gave me such greeting as
would encourage and fatter any man,
and as the day advanced many cordlai
clasps of honest hands greeted me-.
NV stay in this eity--famous for It's IN
situations of learning-was MADE so de-
lightfully pleasant by friends that re-
GREETED to know my work for your paper
did not extend there without limit.
With the attractions of the two sec
tions above mentioned, have one other
to name. The people I met were demo-
crats-no goldbugs, no silverloons-pu'
square, solid, south Alabama democrats
democrats where the atmosphere seems
to intensity the love of white supremacy
and good government-and these grand
old counties, too, viii perform their meas
IRE of duty in the approaching elections
If Is only question of shorl time
when a visit to the charming little cities
I have mentioned will present TO the
visitor everything an artist can paint OF
a poet dream May it often,be my lot ano
privilege to visit Greensboro and Marion
TO go there makes me happy and proud.
- o. e. w. e.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
IN COOSA.
Vote Making Speeches tor Democracy on
the Fourth-Parsons as Pop.

Vote Making Speeches tor Democracy on
the Fourth-Parsons as n Pop.
Rockford, July 6.-(Special Core
spondence. 1.-THE glorious Fourth of Ju-
ly was celebrated in various ways and
places in Coosa.
AT Weogufka X Roads, fifteen miles
north of here, there was grand barbe-
cue and an unusually large crowd pres
emit. 1t had been pretty we'll advertised
over the county that a number of prom
lnent speakers would be on hand to dis
cuss the political issues.
Hon. William M. Lackey of Dadeville
was on hand for the democrats, and
made an excellent yote-maling speech,
from which good results for democracy
are sure to follow. He showed up the
populite party in it's true light, and made
convincing arguments.
Lewis e. Parsons of Birmingham
showed down for the populites, and
though Mr.. Parsons is a lifelong, dyed
in-the-wool Mckinley republican, he was
on hand to talk populite doctrines to
these people of Coosa. Some of those
who were present dhe populites) say
that Parsons talked good populism.
Now, your correspondent don't know
what it takes to make good populism
these days, but unless a great change
has come over him (Parsons) he didn't
give them anything but straight repub
licanism.
At Speed, eight miles south of here,
there was a basket dinner and picnic
and a good crowd present.
r. S. Nolen and Col. Felix L. Smith
were on hand and made short speeches,
and Ii is needless to say that the colonel
did his opponent up in good style
The county campaign will begin in
earnest next week, and will be made in
teresting for the pops.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

fortunate contestants In the oratorical
contest on Wednesday, morning are on
Exhibition at Mr.. r. Heines. They are
seertainly things of beauty" and will
prove Joys forever to their wearers.
! The following visitors are In the city:
Mrs Nettie Z. Webb and Miss Sara Mel
ton, Opelika; Miss Maggie Lusk. Gunters-
vile; Mrs. Davis and Miss West, Mont
gomery; Harry Smith, Dadeville; Misses
Florence and Octavia Lauderdale, Sell
ma; Miss Zula Watkins, Opslika; Miss
Madge Watts, Montgomery; Miss Per-
kins, -Springviile
The following programmes will be car
ried out on Thursday and Friday:
July 0, 8 a. m.-Devotional meeting,
: p. m.-Concert by Grembs' orchestra.
4:30-Lecture, Boy Life in Dixie in
War Times" by r. b. Garrett.
5;30-C. l.. S. c.
S-Music by orchestra. ss-.. -.
: S:30-Lecture, 1.-THE Georgia Cracker
by Hon. H w. j. Ham of Georgia.
July 10, a. m.-DeYotional meeting.
p. m.-Musical prelude.
4:30-Lecture, BLUE Back and Birch"
by Colonel Ham. egl use tet
5:9O-C. l.. S. c. ssei t.--.. 5.--. -.
8-Concert.
S:SO-"Our Missing Rib, by Hon. ]. w.
Vandiyer. s--
9:30-Reception at Isbell college. ~
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
Nav Consolidate.

Montgomery, July 7.-(Special)-Mont-
gomery has now two chapters of the
Daughters of the Conference.-The So
phie Bbb chapter and the Cradle of the
Confederacy chapter. A movement is
now on foot to effect a consolidation of
the two chapters, and joint meeting to
that end will be held tomorrow afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. Charles p. Ball.
Both chapters are In excellent condition,
but the members believe that in num-
bers there is strength, and for this rea-
son the movement to consolidate is meet
ing with general favor.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
Sash and doors-Mayberry & Watson.
Afflicted for Years.

Mr.. r. B. Goodman, Marietta, Ca,
says: II was troubled with rheumatism,
which the doctors called sciatica, for q
number of years, doctoring with every
thing l could hear of, without benefit,
until commenced with Dr. Kings Royal
Germetuer which cured me sound and
we'll was at times, for several months,
so / could not walk at all. 1 have now
been thoroughly well of it for four years,
and think there is no medicine that can
equal Germetuer." Write to the Atlanta
Chemical company, Atlanta, Ca, for 49,
page book free New package, large bot
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
VIRTUALLY COMPLETED.
The Railroad From Opelika to Lafayette
''Long Needed Want"

The Railroad From OpelilSa to Lafayette
'sLong Needed Want"
Opelika, July 7.-(SpecialO-A long felt
want has at last been filled. The new
railroad to Lafayette has been virtually
completed The" company is running fire.
quent schedules, and almost the entire
freight and passenger business for La
Fayette has been taken from the Cen
trail of Georgia railway. The central
has only one train on the Lafayette
branch, leaving here late in the after
noon and arriving early in the morning
This schedule has long been incon-
venent to people having business UP
that road. Now, however, they can &c
and return at almost any hour. The
new road is doing an excellent business
and giving good service at a cheaper
rate than ever had before to Lafayette
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
IN TALLApEGA.
Another Democratic Club Organized, the
Result of Pop Speeches.

Another Democratic Club Organized, the
Result of Pop Speeches.
Talladega, July 6.-(Special Core
spondence )-Your correspondent has
just learned that a democratic club was
organized in beat 8, at Silver Run, in
this county, last Saturday, July 4, with
thirty-five members. Many other demo-
Gratis were away and did not know of the
meeting, who will join in the good work
for democracy. In this beat two years
ago Oates received only twenty-five
votes.
The alliance had a county meeting at
Silver Run on the LIST and a good crowd
of populists turned out to hear M. H.
Whatley, M. d. Ivey and others who adj
dressed them, and the above named club
is the fruit of their speeches.
If the other precincts of our county i'm
prove under the preaching of populite
principles as this one has we will roll up
an unheard of majority for Johnston and
free. silver in Talladega county.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
Anti-Cruelty Move.

Montgomery, July 7.-(Special)- 1.-THE
movement for the prevention of cruelty
to animals found expression at the meet
ing of the city council last night, when
Alderman Taylor introduced an ordi-
nance prohibiting the carrying of chick
ems or other fowls with their feet tied to-
gether and their heads hanging down.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
Sarsaparilla
Hoods Pills are always reliable. q cents

most continuously for the past twenty
four hours, and the weather flags dis
played by the observer indicate that the
steady rain which has been falling all
day is general. In many places about
this city there is considerable grass in
the crops, and nothing can be done to-
wards cleaning it out until dry weather
comes
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
IN MARENGO.
Twelve or Fifteen Hundred Majority fol
Johnston on Showing.

Tombig bee, July Especial Core
spondence.)-We had a meeting of the
county executive committee of Marengo
county, and upon roll call of the different
beats in the county 1t was shown that the
county will go for Johnston by 1900 or 1900
majority. The better element of the
populite party will return to the fold.
They cannot stand Goodwin and his ne
gro attachment, There are some who
will not come back and who would not
vote for a measure IL they had the fixing
of 1t themselves. The pops" an re
pubs" are not dwelling in brotberly love
in this county. They say that the turn
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
anod nsenson" at opelika.

Opelilka, July 7.-(Special)-Op
had the first good season of rain today
it has had since ground was first broken
for planting The drouth has played
havoc here. Gardens have been killed,
the fruit crop ruined and field crops badly
damaged. On an average throughout
the county cotton has stood the spell the
best. Upland corn having dried up, is
being cut for fodder. Watermelons,
while comparatively plentiful, are not
good. and altogether Lee county he's suf-
fered disastrously from the prolonged
drouth.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
Governor Oates Returns.

Montgomery, July 7.-(Special)-Gov-
ernor oates reached the city late this
afternoon on delayed train after at
tending the reunion at Richmond on
the close of the reunion Governor Oates
paid a visit to the Gettysburg battlefield.
Railroad Commissioner Harvey e. Jones,
who accompanied him, returned yester-
day.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

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. 4-2S-H
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
Pnttinr in Automatic Water Tanks.

Opelika, July 7.-(Special.)-Th West
ern Railway of Alabama is putting in
automatic water tanks on it's entire sys-
tenn. w. D. Thomas e. Co. of Savannah,
Ga, have the contract and the force has
reached Opelka.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

SO per dozen quarts, pure and whole
some claret; 50 per dozen pints, a pure
and wholesome claret
Southern wines, $4 per dozen quarts,
$3.50 per dozen pints.
We also keep full line of ports, sher-
ries and best grades of CALIFORNIA;
growth, equal to imported wines, at rea-
sonable prices. M. 81 A. WISE,
No. s. corner Morris ave. and goth ST.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

that Goodwin has taken on them is a
little too nauseating for them to stand
Every democrat should take fresh cour-
age, pull off his coat and go to work.
With Joe Johnston for governor and
a free silver president, we are strictly
in it for better times.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Fresh bread ana candy made
daily at G. w. Cody's, 1920 to
1925 Sd avenue. Ic5 If z1
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
A Child Enjoys

the pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs when in
need of a 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.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
Inoendiarv' work in Tallapoosa.

Dadeville, July S.-(Special.) -Incen-
diaries set Mr.. Madison Nelson's crib on
fire last Saturday night, in the northern
part of Tallapoosa county. He lost 300
bushels of corn. No insurance.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
Too Much Rain in Middle Alabama.

Montgomery, July 7.-(Special.)-The
farmers in the middle section of Alabama
are complaining of too much rain, and
the rain still continues 1t has rained al
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Shoes at a sacrifice at st.
Pierre's stand, 1910 LIST ave-
nue.. See sad" on eighth page.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
URETHRAL STRUCTURE

Cured on the same terms. The treatment
is painless. l perform all manner of surgi-
cal operations pertaining to my specially,
and through the influence of anesthetics
cause no pain. This is a boon to the af-
flicted.
There are many complications following
Private Diseases, such as Bad Blood, Skin
Bladder and Womb Troubles Ulcers PIN
pies, Blotches, Sore Mouth, etc., all of
which quickly get well when the cause is
removed.
i wish to call special attention to my
treatment of unfortunates suffering from
Youth, Loss of Vitality, Loss of Manhood,
Sexual Debility, or any of the maddening
effects. Get well and be a man. Enjoy life
as you should. Thousands of men and
youths are occupying subordinate positions
in life today who If they were able to exer-
else their brain power to its fullest capac-
ity would instead be leaders.
In majority of cases / can cure my pa
tents by mail treatment. 1 can furnish
medicines from my, Dispensary, or, as am
a Regular Licensed Physician ] can write
them prescriptions. If they prefer they can
have them prepared by their home drug
gist.
If you live in or near the city, call at my
Private Dispensary. If at a distance, write
me your trouble. My book on Private DIS
eases and proper question lists VIII be sent
on application.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

FIES & SONS BIG AUCTION
OF HORSES.
We will receive two cars of
horses and mares from Sparta,
KY, which we will sell at auc-
ton to the highest bidder on
Thursday at IL a. m.
FIES & SONS,
Sd avenue, between 18th and
10Th streets. z-7-2t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Music at East Lake for
dances five nights a week by
Montano's string band. 5-2-H
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
Ten Cents Round Trip.

The Bessemer and Birmingham rail-
road will have special train to leave Biz
mingham at p. m. every Sunday for
the accommodation of those who take
advantage of the 10 cent excursion rate.
This enables the Bessemer people to
spend the afternoon in Birmingham or
East Lake, and return home in time for
church. 6-1S-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
ON MONDAY.

ARTIST or Artisan, Which P'-The Trouba-
dours.
Talladega, July 7.-(Special Core
spondence )-Monday at p. m. Grambs
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
ST. slMoN's AND CUMBERLAND ISLANDS.
Cheap Trip by the Plant System July II.

Cheap Trip by the Plant System July /.
On July II the Plant system will sell
tickets to Brunswick and return, where
connection is made with boat for above
islands for only 81 round trip. good to re-
turn ten days.
one could not take a trip where there
is more real pleasure and comfort to be
had than on above islands at a nominal
cost Finest surf bathing in the world.
Through sleepers by the Plant system.
For particulars or sleeping car reserva-
tions write to w V. L.fsey, Division
Passenger Agent, Montgomery, Ala.
jy still
EAST LAKE.
Boating, bathing and fishing
at East Lake. 4-z8-f
Tile floors laid-Mayberry & Watson. -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
loo round trip on Bessemer
and Birmingham Railroad
every Sunday.

Floor tiling-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

loo round trip on Ressemer
and Birmingham Railroad
every Sunday.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Mayberry & Watson for tie and CRATES.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Boating, bathing and fishing
at East Lake. 4-98-f
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
GONORRHGA,

If you have Gonorrhoea, elect, Lucor.
rhoea, Whites or any other troublesome
discharge that fails to get well under ordi
nary treatment come or write to me.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Screen doors-AIayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
BUY CORONA COAL.
John K. Warren, Manager.
Telephone 1920.

Lime and cement-Mayberry 6 Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
EAST LAKE.

Cabinet -Mayberry 8 watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
Headquarters for California Wine,

Furniture polish-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08

Many physicians claim that this disease
cannot be cured-that is, entirely eradl.
Gated from the system. | am willing to con
basis of no paw.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-08
The Oldest, Best Equipped and
Most Successful in the South.
OFFICE HOURS:
$50 a. m. to IL m, l:30 to $50
p. N.
Sundays, 10 a. m. to IL m.

A specialist treats only a special or pa
ticular class of diseases. | have the distin
ton of being the only physician in Il
South controlling sufficient practice in Pr
yate Diseases to devote my whole time
their cure.
This daily contact for year after year vii
such troubles gives experience. Experieni
is essential to success.
My Medical Dispensary was establisht
in the city of Birmingham August g. 1Ss
for the exclusive cure of Private Disease
SO arranged that one patient never nece
sarily sees another. People who have soci
relations to sustain appreciate this tt
dislike to consult their family physcia
through feelings of delicacy. To them
offer safe, sure cure and perfect privacy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-02-27
on WOnKs TO CLOSE.
An Important Change to lie Made nj
Marcus Hook.


Marcus Hook.
Tho oil refinery at Marcus Hook,
which vas recently purchased by the
Standard Oil Co., will be closed down
and bulk station made of the plant.
Last week several men were dis.
charged, and notice has been served on
the remaining employees that their SER
vices will be no longer needed after
March Let.
The Standard Go. will use the plant
to load vessels with oil in the bulk and
MS pumping station. Whether or not
the machinery will be moved to Point
Breeze is not known.
Before discharging the mon, repre-
sentative of the company took all the
mems names and promised to give
them the first opportunity offered at
the Point Breeze works.
While the closing Of the refinery will
have a depressing effect on the town
of Marcus Hook, the business, as far
as the Wilmington Office of the collector
Of the port is concerned, will, in all
probability, he increased For some
time the refined oil has been a side
issue, and now that it wil he removed
there will be better opportunity for
handling crude oil, which is the source
of II greater revenue. owing to the fact
that it is handled in large quantities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-02-27

ciallyofDress Goods. Our stock
is the final authority upon nov
city and correctness of design.
Everything that is right m
Dress GoOaS is here. Eveyy-
MiMg IN Dress Goods that is
here as right The vast as
sortment is without compete
ton either in quantities or
styles. The national influence
is, therefore, foregone con-
clusion.
These Dress Goods Shows
have international Importance.
The cream of the products of
France, England, Scotland,
Germany, Austria and Amer
lea is represented.
The collection is made by a
corps of expert workers under
the direction of a competent
director general. The Novelty
Specialist Gust returned from
Europe) has facilities for Sc
curing the richest and choicest
goods that are the envy Of the
most distinguished modistes,
tailors and merchants of Paris.